monsoon

The Mahalaxmi Express left Mumbai late Friday for Kolhapur but got only 60 kilometres before it became stranded

A comprehensive action plan for preventing floods in Nullah Lai and other nullahs

Over 550 drains in the metropolis are either clogged or encroached upon

NDMA spokesman says the current rain spell is expected to last till Saturday

Meeting will discuss recommendations on steps to improve anti-dengue measures during monsoon season

(PMD) recording the highest amount of 25 millimeter rainfall in Thar district

The committee advised light irrigation due to the monsoon season and stressed on removing weeds at all costs

Initiative aims to control environmental degradation, enhance forest cover

Due to pre-monsoon season, heavy falls are expected in Lahore and Gujranwala divisions

WASA increases licence fee of water hydrants

Thousands of residents affected in Pakistan, displaced and injured

Minor killed, 11 injured, roads left inundated

The monsoon is crucial for irrigation and groundwater supplies in the impoverished region

67 people died due to floods and landslides Floods and landslides in Nepal

As incessant monsoon rains pound many areas in the mostly mountainous nation

Heavy rains expected to continue through the weekend

What is required is a massive revamping of the existing water conservation infrastructure

After the dam south of Mumbai burst on Wednesday and swamped seven local villages

NDMA says 49 districts countrywide identified as high-risk areas

Rescue work is ongoing, so far more than two dozen people have been rescued

The spokesperson says these camps would remain active round the clock which have been set up in parts of the city

As monsoon season approaches

As temperature in Sindh and Balochistan may rise two to three degrees higher than the normal

To deal with any emergency situation during the monsoon season

An emergency response unit will be ready with machinery and trained staff to pump out water from low-lying areas

Due to rolling outages driven by a dearth of rain and inadequate infrastructure

The hot spell is expected to end after September 25

Official says rain and gusty winds are expected in scattered places in the country

Farmers say downpour is a blessing for their crops

Residents say situation can lead to outbreak of diseases due to monsoon rains 

Mangla still short of the required capacity  

Monsoon currents are reaching the upper parts of the country

Irregularities discovered following harassment complaint filed by an employee

Some 545 people have died across the country since May due to the rains

Accumulated rainwater paralyses social activity

An estimated 100,000 people may be affected by the floods

victims buried buildings, drowned, electrocuted or killed in traffic accidents caused by rain, said officials

Our skin is especially vulnerable during the monsoon season as humidity increases

Accumulated rainwater creating difficulties for commuters

The second spell of monsoon started in the province with heavy to moderate rain

Weatherman says Punjab only province to have received heavy rainfall

Urge them to avoid getting drenched, keep their feet dry at all times

Rescue alternatives include stocking the cave with supplies to keep the boys alive in the cave for months

Farmer Lek is one of many unsung heroes pitching into the rescue as volunteers have arrived at the site

WASA says six rapid response teams are fully functional to handle any emergency situation in case of flood

Humidity, sweat, and moisture during monsoons is conducive for the growth of fungi and other microorganisms

Officers are directed to take precautionary measures to provide relief to those living in slums

The recent rains in Lahore have caused the deaths of at least eight people and injured several others

At least six people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Lahore

Heavy rain delayed flights on Tuesday in and out of India's financial capital of Mumbai where a footbridge collapsed