KP govt, WWF to launch ‘Recharge Pakistan Programme’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have agreed in principles to expand mutual... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Print World Bank pledges $2bn to help govt respond to 2022 floods ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) had pledged $2 billion, including $1.55 billion for new projects, as support to help... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Pakistan SAFWCO disburses relief funds to 4,000 flood victims HYDERABAD: Among the 4 thousand poor families affected by the floods of 2022 in the 4 union councils of Mansoora,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded DHAKA: At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by... Published 06 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
World 15 killed in Iran flash flood: new toll TEHRAN: A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday,... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:57pm
World Myanmar flood death toll jumps to 384 YANGON: The death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has climbed to 384, with 89 people missing, the junta... Published 21 Sep, 2024 09:09pm
World Mamata blames dam release for flooding KOLKATA: A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas of Balochistan: Minister directs authorities to provide necessary services to victims ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the authorities to provide education, healthcare, and... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Print 2022 floods: $10.9bn aid received against $30bn losses ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the 2022 floods... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:48am
World Morocco flooding OUARZAZATE, (Morocco): Moroccan authorities on Sunday said four people died and 14 were missing in flooding caused ... Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:03am
Pakistan PDMA director reviews extensive damage caused by floods in Sindh KARACHI: Imdad Hussain Siddiqui, Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan Climate-related school closures cause dropouts: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Climate-related school closures are frequent or of long duration, which beyond impacts on learning, cause... Published 06 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Rain & flood relief work reviewed: Hyderabad receives over 100mm rain so far HYDERABAD: Focal person Abdul Jabbar Khan, nominated by the Sindh Chief Minister for rain and flood-related matters... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan Flood situations: DC Jamshoro visits Sehwan HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Riaz Hussain Wassan, conducted an inspection visit to Sehwan today, ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:09am
World India floods kill 15 after heavy rains NEW DELHI: Torrential rains in India caused heavy flooding that killed at least 15 people, local media reported... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:05pm
Pakistan Rain emergency: Sindh govt ready to deal with any emergency situation: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced the possibility of heavy rains across the province... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Heavy rains, urban flooding likely in Sindh KARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for heavy rain with thunder and... Published 26 Aug, 2024 07:01am
World Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshis in emergency shelters after floods FENI: Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshis were taking refuge in emergency shelters Saturday from floods that inundated vast... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 10:09pm
Pakistan PM offers aid to Bangladesh amid severe floods ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has addressed a letter to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
World Floods swamp Bangladesh as nation finds its feet after protests DHAKA: Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:09pm
Pakistan SAFWCO, Jazz Cash to provide relief to flood victims in Sanghar HYDERABAD: An agreement has been signed between SAFWCO and Jazz Cash to provide relief to flood victims in Sanghar... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Monsoon flooding: 37 die; 43 hurt, 192 houses damaged ISLAMABAD: The monsoon flooding in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours has wreaked havoc as at least... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
World Death toll from central China downpours rises to 50: state media BEIJING: At least 50 people were confirmed dead on Monday following search and rescue efforts after torrential rain... Published 19 Aug, 2024 08:09pm
Pakistan NDMA issues flood alert for KP ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Govt advised to fill Tarbela Dam to maximum capacity: PMD dismisses possibility of high flood LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed the possibility of a high flood ahead and advised... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Opinion Karachi needs monsoon-ready urban governance Multiple weather forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Karachi may yet see an abnormal monsoon season this year, with... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Balochistan could be hit by high- to very high-level flash floods ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre anticipated on... Updated 05 Aug, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan 39 die, 113 hurt due to rains in July: PDMA LAHORE: As many as 39 people were killed and 113 were injured due to the rains in the month of July while 6 people... Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:40am
World Rescuers struggle to reach Afghanistan flood-hit areas SHEIKH JALAL, (Afghanistan): Emergency aid and rescue teams struggled on Sunday to reach areas of northern... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Editorials Annual rain and flood disaster EDITORIAL: Come rainy season and the same cycle of destruction repeats itself – flash floods, roof collapses,... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am