PM Shehbaz Sharif directs to prepare for next monsoon season
- 19-Nov-2025
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to start preparations for prevention of the loss of life and property in next monsoon season. He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding the climate change induced losses and mitigation plan for the next year’s Monsoon. PM Shehbaz Sharif approved the short term […]
Maryam Nawaz issues alert for potential flash floods, heavy rainfall
- 17-Aug-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), district administration, police, and rescue services to remain on high alert and take preemptive measures amid forecasts of torrential rains and potential flash floods across the province. Maryam Nawaz also directed deputy commissioners and other officials to stay in the […]
Fatal incidents claim three lives in KP in recent rainfall
- 02-Aug-2025
PESHAWAR: Various rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claimed three lives and one injured during last two days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. “The deceased included two women and a child,” the PDMA KP shared. Moreover, rainfall and flooding partly damaged 19 houses and completely destroyed two houses and two cattle also […]
PDMA warns of flooding, landslides as monsoon hits KP hard
- 19-Jul-2025
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted continued monsoon rains across most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 20 to 25, ARY News reported. According to reports, Heavy rainfall is expected in the upper districts, including Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, and Battagram. Rain is also likely in Buner, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, […]
87 dead, 149 injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan: NDMA
- 10-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority has released a report regarding damages during monsoon rains across Pakistan from June 26 to July 9, ARY News reported quoting NDMA. According to NDMA report, at least 87 people killed and 149 injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan. The data, compiled over the past two weeks, mentioned the […]
PDMA warns of more monsoon rain as Punjab weather remains unstable
- 08-Jul-2025
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a fresh update on the changing Punjab weather, as monsoon rains continue across several districts, ARY News reported. According to the PDMA spokesperson, Sheikhupura received the highest rainfall so far, recording 48 millimetres, followed by Lahore with 40 millimetres. Other areas also saw light rain: Gujranwala recorded […]
Advisory issued for tourists during monsoon after Swat tragedy
- 02-Jul-2025
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Department on Wednesday issued a safety advisory for tourists and travelers during the monsoon season, cautioning them about the risks posed by heavy rains, including flash floods, landslides, and slippery roads, which can make travel hazardous. Tourists are advised to check the latest weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department before […]
Lahore airport to remain closed on THESE dates ahead of monsoon
- 26-Jun-2025
LAHORE: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore will be closed daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ARY News reported. As per details, the announcement was made to mitigate risks posed by increased bird activity during the monsoon season. The decision, […]
India’s monsoon rains arrive 8 days early
- 24-May-2025
MUMBAI, May 24: Monsoon rains hit the coast of India’s southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and providing the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave. The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country’s $4 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% […]
Karachi to receive light to moderate rain today: Met Office
- 31-Jul-2024
KARACHI: The city’s weather will remain mostly cloudy on Wednesday as yesterday’s rainfall brought temperatures down. Karachi could receive light to moderate rain today, according to the Met Office. Minimum temperature in Karachi recorded 30 Celsius, while maximum temperature today likely to range between 33 to 35 Celsius with 77 percent humidity. The westerly winds […]