Tag: RAINS
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Heavy rains cause waterlogging in Karachi
Heavy rains along with strong winds in Karachi today caused waterlogging everywhere. More rains and thunderstorms are likely to occur. According to the Department of Meteorology, the sudden heavy rain around the city was caused by micro-bursts. Strong winds from all sides and rain fell from different directions. Meteorologists say the sudden onset of heavy…
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Heavy Rains, Lightning Take Several Lives in KPK
Heavy rains and lightning in Torgarh District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have destroyed two houses in a landslide and killed at least 14 people, 8 of which were women and girls. According to local police, 14 people, 8 of which were females, were killed and another 2 women were injured in the accident. Lightning struck houses which…
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PM AJK directs SDMA to remain alert during torrential rains
MIRPUR (AJK), Mar 24 (APP): AJK Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Wednesday directed the administration and State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to remain alert and vigilant to deal with any eventuality or any emergency situation during the ongoing spell of torrential rains in the State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, he urged…
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Recent rains reduces allergy impacts: Dr. Jamal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Diabetologist & former Chairman, Department of Medicine, PIMS, Dr Jamal Zafar Sunday said that recent rain spells occurred in twin cities provided relief to allergy patients. Talking to APP he said the rain spell has decreased the level of smog prevailing in the country as impacts of smog might be harmful in…
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Rain and dam discharge cause flooding in southern Mexico
Villahermosa, Mexico, Nov 13 (AFP/APP):Torrential rain from Hurricane Eta and water discharged from a dam that had reached capacity meant continued flooding in parts of the southern Mexican state of Tabasco Thursday. At least six regions, including Centro, where the state capital of Villahermosa is located, were severely affected, with around 12,000 people forced to…
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EU Allocates 1.15 Million Euros Assistance for Pakistan’s Flood Victims
The EU has allocated 1.15 million euros of assistance for Pakistan’s flood victims.
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Pakistan Needs More Water Conservancy Facilities to Control Floods
Pakistan needs more water conservancy facilities to control floods.
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Lahore: The roof of a house collapsed, killing and injuring several
Baaghi TV: According to rescue sources, 2 and 7 year old children were among those killed in the roof collapse. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. The roof of the house collapsed due to decay. All those killed in the crash have been identified. All the people are related to each other. Taking…
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Moderate floods in Chenab River engulf low-lying areas of Multan
Baaghi TV: Moderate floods in the Chenab River have begun to engulf the low-lying areas of Multan. Dozens of houses have been affected by the floods and crops have also been damaged. The Chenab River has wreaked havoc in the slums of Multan, causing severe damage to crops along with houses in Amarot, Langarial and…
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CM Punjab directs authorities to remain vigilant in wake of rains
LAHORE, Sep 04 (Online): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the administration associated with the relief and rescue operations to remain vigilant and alert in the wake of rains in the province. In a directive issued from Lahore Friday , he said in case of rain in Lahore and other divisions, drainage of…