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Islamabad, parts of KP hit by heavy rains

Twin cities soaked: Heavy rain ends heatwave, floods streets

ISLAMABAD/Rawalpindi: Heavy rains with strong winds and thunderstorms hit the twin cities on [date], breaking the intense heatwave but causing waterlogging in low-lying areas. The downpour provided much-needed relief from the scorching weather, particularly in Islamabad sectors G6, F6, F7, I8, Bani Gala, and Bhara Kahu, as well as Rawalpindi’s Faizabad, Shamsabad, and Khanna Pul. However, several roads […]

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KP tourism dept sets up flood emergency response unit amid monsoon alerts

Monsoon season could last until September in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Meteorologists have predicted that this year’s monsoon season will likely extend through the end of September. Experts attribute the shifting weather patterns to the impact of climate change, which is disrupting traditional seasonal trends across the region. In 2025, monsoon activity is expected to remain weaker in the southern parts of the country, with

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eather Alert: Heavy Rains Expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi with Flood Risk

Flash flood warning issued for Islamabad-Rawalpindi amid heavy rain forecast

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an alert forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in most areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the next 1-3 hours. The department warns that the downpour may intensify, potentially leading to dangerous conditions. Authorities have specifically highlighted the risk of flooding in rivers and canals due to

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PDMA issues GLOF alert for Kumrat and Dir

Following a forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting a wet spell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash floods. According to the PMD, scattered rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours, are expected across the province. These weather conditions

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PDMA Warns of Glacier Lake Bursts in Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Kohistan

Heavy rains trigger glacier burst threat in KP, PDMA warns

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert regarding the increased risk of glacial brust in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy and continuous rainfall. Residents of Chitral Upper and Lower, Dir, Swat, and Kohistan Upper have been advised to stay vigilant as glacial lakes may burst, leading to flash

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PDMA urges tourism department to alert tourists in advance during monsoon rains

PDMA urges tourism department to alert tourists in advance during monsoon rains

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sent a special letter to the Tourism Department to prevent possible hazards and take preventive measures during monsoon rains, emphasising timely information provision to the public at tourist destinations and adoption of precautionary measures. The PDMA has said that tourists, tour guides and the local population

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KP tourism dept sets up flood emergency response unit amid monsoon alerts

Fifth monsoon spell to hit Punjab from July 28: PDMA

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has announced that Punjab will experience its fifth monsoon spell from July 28 to July 31, with heavy rainfall expected across most districts. The PDMA has warned of possible urban flooding, flash floods, landslides in hilly regions, and damage to weak or poorly constructed buildings. Rain is expected

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