Multan police have arrested several boat operators for allegedly overcharging flood victims during emergency rescue operations. Reports revealed that some operators were demanding excessive fares from stranded families desperate to…
Floods
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At least 14 people lost their lives and 17 others were injured as heavy rain and powerful storms battered several parts of the country during the ongoing monsoon season. The…
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Pakistan has experienced an unprecedented 51% increase in rainfall during the 2024 monsoon season compared to the long-term average, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The surge in precipitation…
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August 28, 2024 – Punjab is reeling from the devastating effects of severe weather, with heavy rains and widespread flooding claiming the lives of at least 245 people in less…
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Gilgit-Baltistan – Following nearly a week-long heatwave, several streams in Gilgit-Baltistan are experiencing flooding due to rapid glacier melt. The resulting deluge has damaged roads, public and private property, and…
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When Mohammad Hasan returned to his hometown in Gilgit-Baltistan last month, he was welcomed by a parched Skardu gasping for precipitation. The peaks encircling the town, usually hidden under a…
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As Balochistan struggles to recover from the devastating floods earlier this year, the province is now facing the threat of more heavy rains, adding to the already extensive damages. The…