Russia declares emergency in Dagestan’s capital as floods cut power to more than 327,000 people
- 28-Mar-2026
Authorities in the capital of the southern Russian region of Dagestan declared a state of emergency on Saturday after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding and power cuts in the region. “Emergency services have been placed on high alert, efforts are under way to deal with the aftermath, and assistance will be provided to affected […]
Flash floods in Nairobi kill 23, disrupt flights at major airport
- 09-Mar-2026
Aid workers pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after flash floods that began overnight killed at least 23 people, swept away dozens of cars and disrupted flights at East Africa’s biggest airport, authorities said. Kenyan President William Ruto said he had deployed a team of emergency responders, including soldiers, to coordinate rescue efforts, […]
Punjab village buried under sand after flood, residents dig desperately for their homes
- 23-Sep-2025
A devastating flood, the worst in Punjab’s history, has buried an entire village under a blanket of sand, leaving no homes, or livestock behind. Relentless torrential rains, with repeated floodwaters unleashed by water aggression from India, have triggered Punjab’s deadliest flood, claiming dozens of lives. Millions of acres of standing crops and thousands of homes […]
Pakistan’s floods leave lasting scars on its children
- 22-Sep-2025
Azan “has seen everything. He knows his parents are gone. He just doesn’t yet understand how to live without them.” Shams ur Rehman is talking about his nine-year-old nephew Muhammad Azan, who has been staying with him and his family in Buner, a district in north-western Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Azan’s parents, as well as […]
Punjab rivers in high flood, thousands of cusecs recorded at key barrages
- 08-Sep-2025
LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division has reported a dangerous rise in water flow across major rivers of Punjab, with several points experiencing very high flood levels, ARY News reported. In the Chenab River, water flow at Head Marala has reached 84,000 cusecs, while at Head Khanki and Qadirabad, the flow stands at 145,000 cusecs each. […]
Woman along with her pets besieged by flood rescued in Lahore
- 31-Aug-2025
Lahore: A woman along with her pets besieged by the flood water in Lahore were rescued by a joint efforts of police, animal rescue center and a rescue team amid the flood situation in the province. The woman from Theme Park Society in Lahore surrounded by the flood water with her pets had appealed to […]
Field Marshal visits Punjab’s flood-affected areas, vows to revive Kartarpur
- 29-Aug-2025
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited flood affected areas of Punjab including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur, to assess the situation and review ongoing rescue and relief operations, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). COAS was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing situation […]
Sindh Agriculture Department cancels staff leave amid flood threat
- 29-Aug-2025
KARACHI: In view of the looming flood threat, the Sindh Agriculture Department has cancelled all officers’ and staff leave, ARY News reported. A rain emergency cell has been established at the office of the Director General Agriculture in Hyderabad so that farmers can reach out for assistance in case of an emergency. Sindh Agriculture Minister […]
Viral Video: Rescue 1122 saves stranded puppies in Ravi River amid floods
- 28-Aug-2025
LAHORE: Rescue 1122 personnel on Thursday saved three puppies stranded on a small islet in the Ravi River amid the ongoing floods, drawing wide praise after a video of the operation went viral on social media. According to officials, the rescue operation was launched after citizens at the Saggian Ravi Bridge flood relief camp informed […]
Schools closed indefinitely in several Punjab districts due to floods
- 27-Aug-2025
LAHORE: The civil administration on Wednesday announced the closure of schools in several flood-hit districts of Punjab to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to officials, all public and private schools in Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Pasrur will remain closed from August 27 until further review. Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Saba Asghar Ali issued a […]