The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared a “Rain Emergency” across the province of Sindh, with special focus on Karachi, as monsoon rains approach, according to local media reports. Read More: Rain in Lahore, other parts of country turns weather cold SBCA officials said the authority is on high alert, forming four dedicated emergency teams to operate […]
Rain Emergency
10 dead, 51 injured as storms lash Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Severe storms and high-speed winds wreaked havoc across several cities in Punjab, resulting in tragic accidents that claimed 10 lives and injured 51 people. Islamabad experienced heavy rain accompanied by strong gusts and hail, causing flooding in residential areas such as Aabpara. The water level in Nullah Lai rose dangerously, prompting authorities in Rawalpindi to […]
Rawalpindi and Islamabad witness intense rainfall, authorities activate emergency response
Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief from the recent heatwave. The sudden weather change caused authorities to declare a rain emergency in Rawalpindi to manage possible flooding and disruptions. Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, Managing Director of WASA, confirmed that torrential rain accompanied by gusty winds hit the twin […]
Schools across Sindh to remain closed for another two days
Due to floods and warnings of more heavy rains, all public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, (August 26-27). “Government and private educational institutions will remain closed for next two days on Friday and Saturday due to rain emergency,” the notification issued by the provincial department read. The decision […]