111 dead, 212 injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan: NDMA
- 15-Jul-2025
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a report regarding damages during monsoon rains across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14. According to NDMA report, at least 111 people were killed and 212 were injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14. The data, compiled over the past two […]
92 people lost their lives in Karachi road accidents in 2025 so far
- 09-Feb-2025
KARACHI: As many as 92 people lost their lives in Karachi road accidents in 2025 so far, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing rescue authorities report. According to the statistics released by the rescue authorities 92 people lost their lives in traffic accidents that occurred between January 1 and February 8. The fatalities include 11 […]
Monsoon rains killed 591 people across Pakistan since July 1: NDMA
- 03-Sep-2024
ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains claimed at least 306 lives and injured 591 persons in separate rain-related incidents across the country from July 1 to September 3, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in its report on Monday. The disaster management authority elaborated on the devastation caused by continued wet spells, which resulted in a great […]
How many heatstroke deaths were reported in Karachi in June?
- 01-Jul-2024
KARACHI: More than 40 people have died in Karachi in June due to heatwave conditions, the Sindh health department report said Monday. As per the data, 45 people have died in Karachi in June due to heat stroke. Overall 18 patients died in Civil Hospital, while three fatalities reported from Qatar hospital in the past […]
Karachi: Probe launched into heatwave, loadshedding-linked deaths
- 30-Jun-2024
KARACHI: The authorities in Karachi have initiated the investigation into the mysterious deaths of the residents who died in recent days due to extreme ‘heatwave’ and ‘load shedding’, ARY News reported on Sunday. Following the news of mysterious deaths in Karachi, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on June 26 directed the CEO of […]
At least 12 dead in Hyderabad due to heat wave
- 26-Jun-2024
HYDERABAD: At least 12 people have died in Hyderabad, Sindh’s second largest city, in the past 24 hours due to likely heatstroke, ARY News reported quoting Civil Hospital admin. According to the data shared by civil hospital, overall 50 heat wave affected patients were brought to the hospital in the past 24 hours, of which […]
Egypt cracks down on tourism companies after Hajj 2024 deaths
- 23-Jun-2024
Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims during Hajj 2024, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation said on Saturday. Medical and security sources say at least 530 Egyptians died during this year’s hajj […]
WHO blames 4 major industries for 2.7 mn deaths a year in Europe
- 12-Jun-2024
The WHO on Wednesday blamed four major industries — tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuel and alcohol — for 2.7 million deaths a year in Europe, accusing them of obstructing public policies that could hurt their profits. These “four industries kill at least 7,000 people in our region every day,” Hans Kluge, the director of […]
Hyderabad blast: Tessori gives financial assistance to families as death toll climbs to 18
- 05-Jun-2024
HYDERABAD: Sindh governor Kamran Tessori distributed cash assistance among each of the 60 families affected by the Hyderabad cylinder blast as number of deaths has risen to 18, ARY News reported. The tragic explosion occurred on Thursday last week at a shop of liquefied petroleum gas (LNG) cylinders in the Preetabad area of Hyderabad. Currently, […]
21 killed in rain-triggered accidents in KP: PDMA
- 16-Apr-2024
PESHAWAR: At least 21 people have been killed in various incidents due to heavy rains that have hampered the province in the past four days, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said Tuesday. As per the government body, the deceased included nine children and three women, whereas 32 people were injured as well. Furthermore, […]