ISLAMABAD: The district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to the Islamabad district administration, the water level at Rawal Dam has crossed 1,751 feet. The spillways were opened at around 2:30pm on Wednesday to manage…
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rainfall in the federal capital has prompted the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and District Administration to mobilise joint teams to manage drainage, waterlogging and traffic-related issues. Field teams are continuously monitoring drains, drainage channels, underpasses, low-lying areas and other vulnerable locations to prevent rainwater accumulation and minimise disruption to…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a special drainage operation across Islamabad following rainfall, putting relevant departments on high alert to deal with accumulated rainwater and maintain uninterrupted traffic flow. CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf directed authorities to ensure an immediate response to water accumulation and rain-related emergencies across the…
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted daily life and flight operations in Islamabad, with poor visibility causing delays for several incoming and outgoing flights. The sudden spell of intense rainfall swept across various parts of the federal capital, reducing visibility and creating difficult driving conditions during peak traffic hours. Water accumulated in several low-lying…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory forecasting widespread dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several regions of the country from June 16 to June 20. According to the latest outlook, Karachi and its surrounding areas are also expected to receive dust storms accompanied by light rainfall, offering temporary relief from…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several parts of Pakistan from June 11 to June 13. According to the Met Office, a western disturbance is expected to enter the upper regions of the country on June 11 and remain active until June 13, while…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide heatwave alert, warning that severe hot and dry weather conditions will affect most parts of Pakistan from June 7 to June 12, 2026. According to the latest advisory, a strong high-pressure system developing in the upper atmosphere is expected to trigger a significant rise in temperatures…
Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, dust-thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in several upper regions of Pakistan from May 19 to May 23, 2026. According to the Met Office, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the northwestern parts of the country on the night of May 18 and remain active over upper regions for…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a spell of rain, dust storms, and thunderstorms in upper regions of Pakistan, bringing much-needed relief after a recent heatwave. According to the Met Office, a fresh westerly weather system is expected to enter the northwestern parts of the country from Sunday evening and remain active until May…
