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…
KARACHI: Karachi experienced pleasant weather after light drizzle and scattered showers swept across several parts of the city overnight, providing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions. Light drizzle was reported in central areas including Saddar, II Chundrigar Road, Burns Road and surrounding localities. Residents also reported light showers along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad…
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…
Rainfall is expected across several parts of Pakistan as authorities continue to monitor elevated water levels and low-level flooding at key barrages along the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, rainfall is expected at various locations in Punjab, Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather is likely to remain…
Heavy rain disrupted normal life across Lahore on Saturday, flooding low-lying areas, major roads and several underpasses while power outages added to the difficulties faced by residents. According to rainfall data released by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore received an average of 24.6mm of rain, with the highest rainfall of 104mm recorded at…
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…
