QUETTA: Already reeling from the destruction caused during the first spell of monsoon rains earlier this month, the second bout of torrential rains brought further misery for the people of Balochistan, flooding their homes and washing away bridges, roads and other infrastructure. So far, six people have been injured in …
Read More »Authorities across country brace for ‘rain disaster’
• Met warns of ‘strong weather activity’ over Karachi, Balochistan, Arabian Sea • Balochistan marooned after flash floods block highways, wash away roads • PM announces Rs1m for victim families, relieved that dams are still secure • Four killed in KP, GB in rain-related incidents QUETTA/ GILGIT / PESHAWAR: Disaster …
Read More »Monsoon misery
THIS year’s monsoon rains have taken a heavy human toll across the country due to flash floods and urban flooding. Around 150 people have been killed in rain-related incidents over the last month, with Balochistan hit particularly hard. Over 60 rain-related fatalities have been reported since June in the province. …
Read More »Torrential rains claim 27 lives over Eid; more thundershowers forecast
• 10 killed in rain-related accidents in Karachi, six each in KP and Balochistan, five in GB • PM orders NDMA, provincial authorities to prepare for next spell; Met Office warns of more rain on the way from July 14 to 17 • Flash floods damage crops in Swabi, DI …
Read More »Three children among six killed as rains lash Quetta, adjoining areas
QUETTA: At least six people, including two women and three young girls, were killed and over a dozen people injured in rain-related incidents in Balochistan on Monday. Heavy rains with strong winds started in many areas of the province in the afternoon. According to sources, five people were swept away …
Read More »Karachi: Heavy rainfall predicted from Monday
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted heavy rainfall in Karachi and other cities of Sindh from Monday and advised authorities to take precautionary measure to prevent any unfortunate incidents. In the statement, the PMD announced heavy rainfall may cause flooding of urban areas in Karachi, Thatta, Badin and Hyderabad on …
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