Three killed, dozens stranded as flash floods hit GB’s Babusar Road after cloudburst A sudden cloudburst triggered powerful flash floods and landslides along Babusar Road in Gilgit‑Baltistan on July 21, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals and leaving dozens of tourists and locals stranded. Rescue teams, working alongside
With monsoon rains battering various parts of Pakistan, the country faces increased vulnerability to flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and hilly regions. These natural disasters pose a recurring threat to lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods — often with devastating consequences. What Are Flash Floods? Flash floods are sudden, rapid
Pakistan is in the grip of a worsening monsoon crisis, with the death toll now at 242 following relentless rain, flash floods, landslides, electrocutions, and collapsing structures, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed. In the past 24 hours alone, 21 more lives were lost—10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 5 in Islamabad,
At least 28 people have lost their lives across Punjab in the past 24 hours due to heavy monsoon rains, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The fatalities were mostly caused by roof collapses, electrocution, and road accidents as relentless downpours battered multiple cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala. The
Federal flood risk maps had once identified Texas’ Camp Mystic as highly vulnerable to flooding, yet years before the July 4 disaster that killed at least 27 children, officials reportedly approved the removal of several camp buildings from those maps. According to U.S. media reports, including The New York Times
Lahore – June 28, 2025: In a bold step toward sustainable development, the Punjab government has allocated Rs795 billion for a climate-resilient infrastructure and development strategy in the fiscal year 2025–26 — the largest-ever climate-focused public investment by a provincial government in Pakistan. According to official documents and policy planners,
The Hill Country region of Central Texas has experienced a catastrophic natural disaster as sudden flash floods devastated communities and campgrounds, claiming the lives of 27 individuals, including nine children. The rapid flooding was triggered by torrential overnight rains, causing the Guadalupe River to rise by nearly 30 feet in
China is facing a severe weather emergency as relentless heavy rains batter its northern and western regions, prompting red alerts for flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse. The extreme monsoon activity has already claimed lives and triggered mass evacuations, raising fresh concerns over the country’s preparedness for climate-induced disasters. Authorities have
Karachi is set to receive its first monsoon rains beginning tomorrow (June 27), marking a break from the prolonged heatwave that gripped the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts moderate to heavy showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds across Sindh until June 29. On Friday and Saturday, expect strong
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent advisory predicting widespread monsoon rains across the country starting June 25, warning of flash floods, landslides, and potential road closures in vulnerable regions. The alert comes amid growing concerns about extreme weather conditions driven by climate change, with Pakistan consistently ranked
