Tag: monsoon
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From Beauty to Disaster: Cloud Bursts in the Mountains of KPK
The recent monsoon rains lashing Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) once again highlight a disturbing pattern. Each year’s floods are more devastating than the last, costing billions in damages. Beyond regular flooding, however, a lesser known yet deadlier phenomenon has emerged: cloud bursting. This orographic event occurs when moisture-laden winds are forced upward along mountain…
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Twenty-seven killed from floods in Malaysia
Malaysia: An estimated 70,000 people have been displaced in what is termed Malaysia’s worst floods, according to Al Jazeera. According to reports of Malaysia’s state media, 27 people have been confirmed dead due to the worst floods in the country. “The Bernama news agency said on Wednesday that 20 of the deaths were recorded in…
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Minister visits warehouse to review preparations for likely flood situation
LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Disaster Management Mian Khalid Mahmood visited the warehouse on Jallu Road, Lahore to review the preparations of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) for emergency relief operations in view of the impending flood situation in the current monsoon. On the occasion, Director General Raja Mansoor informed the Provincial Minister that…
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Possible Rainfall in Certain Cities of Sindh, Including Karachi
A drizzle is likely to occur in various cities of Sindh, including Karachi, according to the Meteorological Department of Pakistan. The Meteorological Department has forecast a drizzle or light rain in Karachi, Thatta, Badin and Tharparkar today. According to reports, thundershowers are expected in Kashmir as well as Islamabad, Upper and Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,…
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PMD Announces Expected Monsoon Date in Pakistan
Met office has announced that the monsoon season in Pakistan is likely to begin at the end of this month. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the monsoon date to be around 27-30 June. Monsoon season is expected to last till September. During the rainfall, Northern Baluchistan, Punjab and Kashmir will face heavier rain than…
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PM announces package for Karachi
According to the report of Baaghi TV, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that PCIC has been formed to solve the problems of Karachi. Talking to media in Karachi, PM Imran Khan said that one of the secrets of success against Corona virus was that we had formed a committee due to which we improved…
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New Nazimabad submerged in water for days, citizen threatened for speaking up
According to Baaghi TV reports, Sarem, a resident of New Nazimabad, Karachi, has said that rainwater could not be drained in the area for 15 days. This area has become a no-go area, I am being threatened to raise my voice. A thousand houses are submerged, civilians are in trouble, but rescue teams are not…
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Commissioner Lahore gives important instructions
Lahore (4th Sept, 2020): After the downpour of heavy rains across the region, Commissioner Lahore Zulfiqar Ghuman, visits the locations and issues important instructions. According to reports of Baaghi TV, after heavy rains in Lahore, Lahore Commissioner Zulfiqar Ghman visited the city. Dr. Moeed Yousuf’s Special Briefing to the US Congress Mandate Expert Group on…
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IRSA Releases 486,000 Cusecs Water
IRSA has released 486,000 cusecs of water.
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Heavy Downpour leaves Eight Dead and Four Injured in Manshera
A heavy downpour has left 8 dead and four injured in Mansehra Dustrict.