Natural disasters

As extreme weather events recur with regularity, citizens are left to navigate uncertainty of impending disaster

6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Murree

Losses from natural catastrophes covered by insurance sector amounted to $132b, says insurance broker Aon

Around 207 natural disasters were recorded globally during the year

Beijing suffered $11.5B worth of economic losses in last six months, says state media report

Pakistan is classified as one of the countries most at risk of negative climate change impacts

Zartaj Gul urges public to adopt practice of water conservation

Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm

They will help gather real-time data about flood situation, water flows

Epicentre of 4.8 magnitude earthquake was 12km beneath the ground