Fifth spell of monsoon rains to hit Punjab from July 28 as alert issued
LAHORE : The fifth spell of monsoon rains is set to begin in Punjab on July 28 and continue until July 31, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).Widespread rainfall is expected across most districts of the province. The PDMA spokesperson has warned of potential urban and flash flooding, landslides in hilly areas, and […]
Monsoon rain lashes Lahore again
LAHORE : Heavy monsoon rain lashed Lahore and its adjacent areas in the wee hours on Wednesday, causing urban flooding in the provincial metropolis. Majority of the city localities submerged under the rainwater.The heavy rain paralysed the routine life in the city and the low-lying areas, main highways and underpasses were submerged in the rainwater. […]
Fourth spell of monsoon to begin today amid flood alert
LAHORE : After a brief hiatus, the fourth spell of monsoon rains is about to begin in Punjab, with rainfall expected in various districts of the province starting today, including Lahore.According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), this spell of monsoon rains is expected to continue until July 25 and will […]
Flood alerts countrywide amid new monsoon spell forecast
ISLAMABAD :A powerful southwest monsoon system coupled with a westerly wave has prompted the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) to issue wide-ranging impact-based weather alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges from July 19 to 25, (Saturday to Friday).The alerts cover vulnerable districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, […]
Monsoon devastation: 103 dead, 393 injured across Punjab, PDMA releases damage report
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a comprehensive report detailing the human and infrastructural losses caused by ongoing monsoon rains across the province.According to the report, monsoon-related incidents have resulted in 103 deaths and 393 injuries across Punjab so far this season. Additionally, 128 houses were damaged, and six livestock animals […]