ISLAMABAD: The prevailing monsoon effects spreading across the country have increased the risk of urban flooding in mega urban centers as heavy downpour further lashed out various parts of the country. The ongoing monsoon rains were in their active phase especially in the northern and central areas of the country including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Lahore, […]
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Monsoon effects to spread countrywide in days ahead: PMD
ISLAMABAD: The prevailing monsoon spell will further lash out various parts of the country as the prevailing weather system will sprawl further within next coming days. The ongoing monsoon rains are in their active phase especially in the Northern and Central areas of the country including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Lahore, Deputy Director Flood Forecasting Department, […]
More monsoon rains expected in coming days: PMD
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more monsoon rains in different parts of the country during this week which could cause flash flooding in the urban areas and trigger landslides in vulnerable areas. The strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in upper and central parts of the country from July 20 (Wednesday) and […]
Authorities urge to be vigilant in wake of heavy rainfall during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the country during the Eid holidays and advised the concerned authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures in wake of flash flooding and landslides in the vulnerable areas. The monsoon currents continuously penetrating in the country are likely to weaken during the next 24 […]
PMD forecast rain for various parts of country
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Friday forecast rain-wind/thunderstorm/hailstorm for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. Dust raising/gusty winds/windstorms are also expected in Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, and Lahore during the period. Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in central and southern parts of the country. During the last […]
Rain likely to prevail in various parts of country: PMD
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday predicted that rain-wind/thunderstorm with light snow over the hills was expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, north Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting western and upper parts of the country and may persist in upper parts till Wednesday. Mainly […]
Five killed, dozens injured as dust storm hits Karachi
At least five people were killed and 36 others injured on Monday as parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas were besieged by gusty winds accompanied by a dust storm and light rain, Radio Pakistan reported. The blustery winds blew away roofs and uprooted electricity poles and trees in different parts of the megalopolis, causing […]
Sad story on the World Health Day — 1,757 children under 5-years of age died
As many as 1,757 newborns died in three units of Paeds Medicine Department (PMD) of the Chandka Medical College Hospital (CMCH), Larkana, during 2018 against admission of 25,702 out of which 18,421 children were discharged, 1,633 were referred to other hospitals and 2,146 Left Against Medical Advice (LAMA) during the same 12 months. This was […]
Monsoon season: continuing downpour leaves 6 electrocuted to death in Lahore
LAHORE: A total of six lives were lost by Tuesday as heavy rains hit the provincial capital. According to Rescue 1122, two people were killed in Gumti Bazaar as their warehouse roof collapsed due to the heavy downpour. Whereas a person died of electrocution in China Scheme area of Gujar Pura. Another incident left three […]
Harnai-Punjab National Highway traffic suspended as water streams flood in Quetta
QUETTA: Traffic on Monday was suspended on the National Highway in the Harnai district near Quetta after heavy rains led to overflow of water streams. The traffic flow was suspended from three points on the Harnai-Punjab National Highway after the road was blocked. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), heavy downpour caused flooding in streams […]