The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide flood warning, cautioning that continued monsoon rains and rising river levels could trigger flooding in several regions of Pakistan through Sunday. The authority has urged citizens to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone areas. According to the NDMA, the Indus River is currently…
Flooding has worsened in Ferozewala after intense monsoon rains submerged dozens of villages and residential areas, leaving hundreds of families stranded. The situation is expected to become more challenging as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another powerful spell of rain across Punjab and other parts of the country from July 29 to August…
Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies and a possibility of light drizzle in some areas, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While isolated drizzle may occur, the overall weather is expected to remain warm and uncomfortable due to high humidity levels. The…
The recent spell of monsoon rain in Karachi has come to an end after the weather system responsible for the showers weakened and dissipated, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While the city is expected to experience a brief break from rainfall, weather experts say more monsoon showers are likely during August as seasonal…
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash floods, mudslides, and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), causing widespread destruction to homes, bridges, roads, and livestock. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), at least 60 weather-related incidents have been recorded across the region. The latest assessment shows that 184 houses were affected, including 49 completely destroyed and…
A low-level flood has been reported in the Ravi River near Kamalia after water levels rose significantly at the Mil Fatyana point. Authorities have intensified monitoring and emergency preparedness measures as approximately 50,000 cusecs of water continue flowing downstream. According to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Irrigation, officials are closely monitoring river conditions to detect any…
The Punjab government has launched a drone-based flood surveillance system for the first time to strengthen flood management and improve early warning capabilities across the province. The initiative aims to monitor rivers, barrages, and headworks in real time, enabling authorities to detect rising water levels before floodwaters reach populated areas. According to a Punjab government…
Heavy monsoon rains have paralysed Lahore, causing widespread urban flooding, severe traffic congestion, and waterlogging across the city. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Lahore received 343 millimetres of rainfall in the past 48 hours, triggering warnings of urban flooding during the ongoing second spell of the monsoon. Despite emergency drainage operations by…
Monsoon rains continue to impact several parts of Pakistan, bringing relief from the intense summer heat while also causing deadly accidents, urban flooding, and damage to infrastructure. At least six people, including children, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents as heavy downpours persist across the country. In Punjab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Toba Tek Singh,…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for several upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of an increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall and accelerated glacier melting. According to the authority, widespread rainfall is expected across northern parts of the province from July 19…
