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			<title>The waters rise &amp; the lessons sink</title>
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				<![CDATA[From lost forests to weak warnings, Pakistan keeps repeating mistakes as floods intensify under a changing climate.]]>
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				<![CDATA[When the rains came this year, the fields in southern Punjab turned into shallow lakes overnight. Families marked the rising water on their walls, livestock was shifted to rooftops, and crops that had taken months of labour were destroyed in hours. In the north, flash floods in Buner carried away roads, homes and entire hillsides, the torrents made worse by slopes stripped of their forest cover. In Sindh and Karachi, familiar scenes unfolded: neighbourhoods drowning in knee-deep water, drainage channels choking, markets closing as the monsoon forced its way through the city.

The destruction is not new. From the &ldquo;super floods&rdquo; of 2010 to the devastation of 2022, Pakistan has lived through disasters that displaced millions and left damages in the billions. In 2025, the cycle has repeated again, exposing the same weaknesses that were supposed to have been addressed.

Once more, the public debate has narrowed to a single question: if only more dams had been built, could this have been avoided? The answer is more complicated. Experts say dams can help but cannot stop monsoon cloudbursts, flash floods on degraded slopes, or urban waterways blocked by encroachments. Even in China, where thousands of dams exist, flooding remains a reality. Pakistan&rsquo;s challenge is far broader: a crisis of governance, of planning, of lost forests and unprepared cities.

The waters will eventually recede, as they always do. But the questions left behind are the same: why warnings failed, why lessons from 2022 were not applied, and why a country living on the frontline of climate change still treats floods as a passing emergency rather than a permanent national challenge.

The dam debate &ndash; a convenient smokescreen

Each monsoon brings back the same refrain, &ldquo;if only Pakistan had built more dams, this would not have happened.&rdquo; It is a line repeated in parliament, echoed across talk shows, and invoked as the simplest explanation to a complex crisis. Dams are presented as the missing shield, the structure that could have kept floodwaters at bay.

There is some truth in the argument. Pakistan&rsquo;s surface storage is alarmingly low, only about 30 days of average river flow compared to India&rsquo;s 170 or the United States&rsquo; 900. Every major flood revives the demand to &ldquo;catch up&rdquo; by constructing more mega reservoirs. But as Dr Hassan Abbas is an expert in hydrology and water resources points out, the numbers don&rsquo;t add up.

&ldquo;Back to the numbers, the Tarbela dam can hold 12 bcm, Mangla 7 bcm, all other smaller ones combined, another 3 bcm. Kalabagh, if it is ever built, would add a modest 6 bcm. But we are up against 135 bcm during the monsoon. And once the dams are filled, the river is wild again,&rdquo; he said.

The scale of the Indus floods, in other words, is far greater than what dams can contain. Even when dams are built, they silt up in a generation or two, reducing their capacity. Worse still, dams and diversions dry out wetlands and riverine forests that once acted as natural buffers. &ldquo;These natural ecosystems are like sponges, they absorb water during the wet seasons and gradually release it during the dry season and they perform the most important function of breaking the flood peaks during torrential downpours,&rdquo; notes Dr Abbas.

For him, the entire philosophy of &lsquo;controlling&rsquo; floods with concrete has run its course. &ldquo;The concept of fighting and controlling the floods through changing natural systems is outdated,&rdquo; he argues, adding that the approach of change-fight-control has to gradually, and systematically metamorphose into a conform-adapt-manage approach.

This shift becomes even more urgent under climate change. &ldquo;Pakistan&rsquo;s rivers will first see bigger and heavier clouds that would bring more water in the rivers, followed by longer droughts and heavier flooding as glaciers retreat,&rdquo; he warns.

These are flows no dam can permanently tame. &ldquo;The scale of these floods cannot be handled with existing or even additional dams,&rdquo; says Dr Abbas, describing how barrages, levees and engineered channels have often made flooding worse by raising riverbeds and weakening floodplains.

Instead, Dr. Abbas calls for restoring river systems and unlocking the storage already lying under Pakistan&rsquo;s feet. His most striking claim is about the country&rsquo;s aquifers. &ldquo;Pakistan&rsquo;s riverine aquifers, if replenished systematically, could provide up to ten times more storage than our existing reservoirs, without the evaporation losses or sedimentation risks. Unlike dams, aquifers do not displace people, do not fill with silt, and can hold more water than the largest reservoir ever built in the country,&rdquo; he informed.

The numbers are staggering. He estimates the fresh water in riverine aquifers at more than 400 million acre feet, equivalent to over 1,000 days of storage, compared to Pakistan&rsquo;s current 30 days in surface dams. &ldquo;This reservoir of water is so vast, it ranks among the natural wonders of the world,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;If managed properly, this alone could secure Pakistan against both floods and the longest conceivable droughts.&rdquo;

But the choice is political. For decades, Pakistan&rsquo;s water planning has been driven by the visibility of mega structures, the lure of foreign loans, and the politics of dam-building. The quieter, less visible solutions &ndash; aquifer recharge, wetlands restoration, reforestation of floodplains &ndash; have remained sidelined. Dr. Abbas warns that continuing down the current path is not only risky but dangerous, saying, &ldquo;Putting cascades of dams along the rivers and constructing higher dykes to restrict river&rsquo;s flooding would only increase the damages in case of failure.&rdquo;

The debate on dams may dominate every monsoon, but as Dr. Abbas&rsquo;s research makes clear, Pakistan cannot build its way out of floods with concrete alone. Real resilience lies in living with water, not fighting it. That means restoring wetlands, protecting forests, recharging aquifers, and giving rivers the space they need. Yet this shift depends not only on science but also on governance. It is the responsibility of agencies like the NDMA and PDMA to translate forecasts into warnings, and warnings into action. The question is whether those lessons have been learned, or whether, as in 2022, millions were once again left exposed when the rains came.

Governance and institutional failures

If the debate on dams exposes one side of Pakistan&rsquo;s flood crisis, the failures of governance expose the other. Even the most accurate forecasts lose their value if they do not reach people in time, or if they are too vague to trigger action.

This year, once again, warnings were delayed or ineffective. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued forecasts of heavy rainfall, but the communication to the public and provincial authorities lacked clarity. In many districts, families said they received no formal alerts before water entered their homes. A report noted that NDMA&rsquo;s red alerts were often vague, provide little actionable guidance, and are not well coordinated, leaving citizens unprepared and local officials unsure of what steps to take.

The criticism is not new. After the devastation of 2022, when more than 30 million people were affected, NDMA promised a stronger early warning system. Its National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2025&ndash;2030 laid out ambitious goals, &ldquo;Modernising preparedness and response systems, improving anticipatory action mechanisms, and ensuring that warnings are impact-based rather than data-heavy.&rdquo; Yet, three years later, the experience of communities suggests that much of this remains on paper.

The institutional confusion makes matters worse. The Meteorological Department issues forecasts, IRSA manages river flows, provincial PDMAs are responsible for on-ground response, and Rescue 1122 is called in for evacuations. When so many agencies share the responsibility, the public often asks: what is NDMA actually doing, beyond issuing press releases after disasters have already struck?

Parliamentary committees have raised similar concerns. In August 2025, members questioned why, despite large budgets and international pledges, agencies remained unable to give timely alerts. One lawmaker observed that, &ldquo;Forecasts are still treated as background information, not as instructions that must be acted upon.&rdquo; The gap between science and governance is evident, and it is often the poorest who pay the price.

For NDMA, the task is not only to issue warnings but also to ensure that they reach the last mile. That means translating technical forecasts into simple language, disseminating alerts through phones, radios, mosques, and community networks, and linking every warning to a concrete action plan. A farmer in Sindh does not need to know millimeters of rainfall. He needs to know if his village will be inundated, how deep the water might be, and whether evacuation is necessary.

As one disaster management expert put it in a recent interview, &ldquo;People act on impacts, not on millimeters. Warnings must say who will get wet, how deep, and by what hour.&rdquo; Until NDMA and provincial bodies accept this principle, the cycle of warnings without preparation will continue.

NDMA&rsquo;s flood alert system

NDMA has invested in a digital flood alert system linked to the Pakistan Meteorological Department and provincial disaster authorities. In theory, alerts are sent via SMS, broadcast on television and radio, and shared with district administrations. In practice, the system breaks down at the most crucial step: turning a forecast into a clear, actionable warning for communities in danger. Messages are often generic, warning of &ldquo;heavy rainfall&rdquo; without specifying which villages are at risk, how high water could rise, or when evacuation is necessary.

The authority has also launched the PAK NDMA&ndash;Disaster Alert mobile application, which is meant to provide real-time flood and weather warnings. Yet its efficiency has been questioned. Alerts often arrive late, and coverage is patchy. More importantly, during heavy rains and flooding, many people do not have reliable access to smartphones, internet, or even electricity. For those most at risk, the app fails to fulfil its purpose.

Neighbouring countries offer sharper examples. In Bangladesh, flood alerts are issued in local languages through mobile networks, mosque loudspeakers, and community volunteers. Warnings are impact-based, telling residents not just about rainfall but about what to expect, for example, &ldquo;water will reach waist height in your area, move livestock to higher ground.&rdquo; In India, the Central Water Commission issues daily bulletins naming rivers, districts, and likely impacts, giving local administrations time to prepare. Pakistan&rsquo;s alerts, by comparison, remain too technical and too detached from community realities.

Disaster experts stress that improvement does not require new satellites or more technology, but better communication. Alerts must be hyper-local, translated into plain language, and tied to pre-agreed evacuation and relief plans. Until then, the gap between forecast and action will keep leaving citizens unprepared.

Despite years of promises of reform, the human toll this year has been staggering. According to NDMA&rsquo;s own SitRep, from June 26 to September 12, 2025, at least 956 people lost their lives and 1,062 were injured. Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bore the highest casualties, with 268 and 504 deaths respectively. The causes of death tell their own story: nearly half were due to flash floods while another quarter came from houses collapsing in the rains.

The destruction of homes and livelihoods was equally severe. 8,481 houses were damaged across the country, with KP alone losing over 3,200 and Gilgit-Baltistan more than 1,200. Nearly 6,500 livestock perished, a loss that hits rural families the hardest. Roads and bridges worth hundreds of kilometers were washed away, including 431 km in KP and 201 km in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, cutting off entire valleys.

The NDMA also recorded 5,399 rescue operations that evacuated close to 2.8 million people, the vast majority in Punjab. Relief camps were set up for about 101,000 displaced people, while medical camps treated over 355,000 patients. These figures reflect enormous effort, yet they also expose the scale of vulnerability.

For all the alerts issued and the app-based warnings in place, the numbers show that Pakistan&rsquo;s disaster management machinery still reacts after the water has already arrived. As one expert noted, &ldquo;People act on impacts, not on millimeters.&rdquo; Until forecasts are translated into timely, localized instructions, the SitRep will continue to read like a balance sheet of failure rather than prevention. The lesson from Bangladesh&rsquo;s cyclone warning system or India&rsquo;s dam release protocols is that speed, clarity, and last-mile reach make the difference between survival and loss.

NDMA was contacted for comment, but did not respond at the time of filing this story.

The lessons of 2022 were meant to change how Pakistan responds. But in 2025, with villages once again submerged and cities once again caught off guard, the question lingers: Were those lessons ever applied, or were they quietly filed away as the waters receded? And beyond early warnings, another failure runs just as deep. For decades, authorities have allowed deforestation, wetland degradation, and unchecked construction in floodplains to continue.

From north to south, entire housing colonies and markets have been built on natural waterways that once carried monsoon runoff safely to rivers. In Karachi, drains designed a century ago for a much smaller population are now clogged with concrete and shops. In Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, societies have crept into riverbeds and seasonal streams, narrowing the channels until the water has no choice but to spill into homes. Once these settlements are in place, they are politically impossible to demolish, even when engineers warn they block the path of floods.

The damage is visible in infrastructure too. In Karachi, a newly built expressway was washed out this year because it had been constructed over a natural watercourse. In Lahore, gated societies have expanded over stormwater drains, riverways forcing the runoff back into residential streets. Similar patterns are seen in smaller towns, where unchecked approvals allow entire neighbourhoods to rise on land meant for the flow of rain. The result is that each monsoon, water reclaims its space, leaving families marooned in neighbourhoods that should never have been built.

Short-term vs long-term measures

In the wake of every flood, the government announces relief packages. This year has been no different. Farmers have been promised loans to help them replant their fields, while development funds allocated to members of parliament are being redirected for emergency support. These measures provide short-term relief, but they do little to prevent the cycle from repeating when the next monsoon arrives.

The longer-term picture is stark. Pakistan cannot continue to spend billions on recovery without investing in prevention. That means restoring forests, protecting wetlands, managing rivers, reforming urban planning, and building early warning systems that actually reach the people in harm&rsquo;s way.

The cost of ignoring these measures is already evident. In Buner, flash floods this monsoon carried away homes and roads after heavy rainfall pounded the bare hillsides. Local residents pointed to the trees that once covered the slopes, slowing down rainwater and holding the soil in place. Without them, the torrents rushed unchecked. Research has confirmed this connection. As the report &ldquo;Deforestation, Forest Degradation, and Flood Risk in Pakistan&rdquo; by WWF noted, &ldquo;Studies in Swat and Peshawar valleys confirm that deforestation increases flood risk by accelerating runoff and destabilizing slopes. The 2010, 2022 and 2025 floods, while primarily driven by extreme monsoon events, were amplified by land-use changes, sedimentation, and weakened watershed resilience.&rdquo;

There are also stories of hope when nature is restored and protected. According to WWF Pakistan, In Gilgit-Baltistan&rsquo;s Shigar district, the village of Alchori faced floods again this year, but the outcome was different from the devastation of 2020. Back then, 220 kanal of land was damaged, households were swept away, and 2,500 trees were lost. In 2025, the damage was far more limited. Only 100 kanal were affected, one hotel was impacted, and 50 trees were lost. The difference was the construction of a gabion bund in 2024. WWF Pakistan explained how this wall of rocks and wire mesh became Alchori&rsquo;s shield against the torrents, slowing waters, reducing erosion, and protecting lives and land. &ldquo;When we protect nature, nature protects us,&rdquo; the organisation noted, calling it a clear demonstration of how nature-based solutions can reduce disaster risks and build resilience.

Environmentalists argue that prevention must start with reforestation and watershed management. This is not simply about planting trees, but about restoring ecosystems that act as natural buffers against floods. The Pakistan Climate Crises Charter (2022) set out a clear agenda, &ldquo;All future infrastructure and development projects must incorporate nature-based solutions/ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and green infrastructure including rehabilitation of degraded riparian zones; development of riparian corridors along rivers; maintenance of natural flow paths through streams and canals; rehabilitation of natural wetlands; [and] formulation and implementation of a watershed management policy that includes reforestation.&rdquo;

These solutions are not new, but they have struggled to find political traction. Experts point out that they are often more cost-effective than concrete projects. Restored wetlands can absorb flood peaks, riverine forests can slow water velocity, and aquifer recharge can store water for drought periods. &ldquo;No other engineering intervention can match this capacity, and the cost is much lower than building large dams,&rdquo; stated in the study &ldquo;Restore Pakistan&rsquo;s rivers, handle floods, droughts and climate change.&rdquo;

The role of communities is equally important. The Climate Crises Charter highlights the need for local-level planning, insisting, &ldquo;Local level plans should include localized hazard and risk assessment information, while ensuring the participation of local communities e.g., community-based organizations.&rdquo; It also recommends creating Community Emergency Response Teams to strengthen first response. &ldquo;There is a need to develop community engagement programmes to build the capacities of vulnerable communities as first responders,&rdquo; states the report Pakistan Climate Crises Charter 2022.

For Pakistan, the contrast could not be clearer. Short-term relief provides temporary support, but only long-term investment in ecosystems and community preparedness will break the cycle of destruction. The choice is between spending each year on rebuilding what has been lost, or building resilience that can withstand the floods to come. And that choice depends not only on ideas but on money. Without financing that is steady, transparent, and focused on resilience, the promise of reforestation, wetland restoration, and community preparedness will remain out of reach. Which brings the debate to the hardest question of all: how will Pakistan pay for it.

The financing dilemma

In the aftermath of the 2022 floods, Pakistan stood before the world with damage so massive it defied simple repair. International donors responded with pledges totaling about US$11 billion for flood recovery and resilience. But according to more recent reports, less than a quarter of that money was actually made available for the communities hit hardest. Less than $3.4 billion worth of projects have been executed, even though the commitments were much larger.

The government now claims it will rely on its own resources, resisting the idea of begging abroad. The promise is appealing, sovereignty, local ownership, less debt. But what that means in practice is still murky. Can Pakistan fund its disaster management and resilient infrastructure from within its existing budgetary and fiscal constraints? The signs are worrying.

Economists warn that Pakistan&rsquo;s ability to finance flood prevention and resilience is limited by its macroeconomic condition. After 2022, a World Bank-led Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) estimated that the total reconstruction and recovery needs were well above what the country could muster on its own.

One expert noted in Brookings that immediately after the 2022 floods, despite pledges, &ldquo;The recovery and reconstruction needs are likely to exceed Pakistan&rsquo;s available resources&rdquo;.

Inflation, debt service, and weak tax base make domestic financing difficult. When almost 90 percent of flood-recovery pledges are tied to loans or delayed outcomes, the burden often shifts onto Pakistan&rsquo;s future budgets and borrowed funds. An adviser to the finance minister recently said Pakistan would begin negotiating over climate-financing of US$1 billion through the IMF&rsquo;s Resilience and Sustainability Trust but that success will depend on how quickly projects are designed and counterpart funding is allocated.

There is also concern from analysts that donor disbursement has been inefficient and misaligned. A report highlighted that less than half of the roughly $11 billion pledged by the European Union, China, Asian Development Bank and others in the wake of the 2022 floods has been delivered or effectively deployed.

Accordingly, the question for Pakistan is not whether it needs money, the need is obvious, but how it will mobilize and manage it. Will budgetary allocations be shifted permanently toward resilience rather than relief? Can disaster risk financing frameworks ensure funds are available before crises instead of being reactive? Can public-private partnerships, blended finance, or climate trust funds provide stable sources of money without indebting the country further?

Without credible plans or named economists to speak publicly yet, the gap remains. The data, the reports, and the repeated failures signal urgency. The next move must be to decide whether Pakistan will continue relying on vague pledges or build a transparent, resilient financing framework that turns commitment into action. Because even if the money is secured, the future brings heavier rains, melting glaciers, and more extreme weather. Financing alone will not be enough if Pakistan is not ready for the climate shocks that are certain to come.

Climate future

Every year the water recedes, and every year the cycle begins again. Pakistan treats each flood as an isolated disaster, when in reality it has become a recurring pattern. The NDMA itself has projected that the intensity of climatic events was 22 percent more intense this year compared to the last year and it is likely to increase by another 22 percent in the next cycle. That means more rainfall in shorter bursts, stronger cloudbursts in the north, and greater pressure on river systems already weakened by deforestation, encroachment, and poor management.

Scientists have been warning of this trajectory for years. A landmark study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya in 2019 concluded that the region could lose between one third and two thirds of its ice fields by the end of this century. Dr. Hassan Abbas described the consequences bluntly, saying, &ldquo;Pakistani rivers will initially have more water in the drier summer months due to higher glacial melting until 2050-60, and thereafter much less; the wetter months, however, will see bigger and heavier clouds that would bring more water in the rivers; and, with more energy in the system, the frequency and severity of the extreme events, longer droughts and heavier flooding, would increase.&rdquo;

This is not a distant risk but a lived reality. The floods of 2010, 2022, and now 2025 show how the same rainfall that was once absorbed by forests, wetlands, and floodplains now tears through bare slopes and clogged cities. Dr. Abbas has argued that past strategies of building around rivers rather than with them have made the country more vulnerable. &ldquo;The concept of fighting and controlling the floods through changing natural systems is outdated. The world&rsquo;s leading water experts argue that the &lsquo;change-fight-control&rsquo; approach has to gradually, and systematically metamorphose into a &lsquo;conform-adapt-manage&rsquo; approach,&rdquo; he said.

If Pakistan continues to rely on dams, ad hoc relief, and weak enforcement, the future will not bring fewer disasters but bigger ones. As Dr. Abbas has put it, &ldquo;What we need, therefore, is to learn to live with larger floods; improve our capacity to survive longer droughts; and invoke engines of green economy that help reduce greenhouse gases and enhance sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide.&rdquo;

The pattern is clear. Without a comprehensive strategy that blends governance, water management, environment, urban planning, and international cooperation, Pakistan will remain trapped in the cycle of disaster, relief, and forgetfulness. The climate will not wait for the country to act. The question is whether Pakistan will.

When the rains ease and the waters finally drain away, life in Pakistan slowly returns to its fragile rhythm. Farmers replant in the mud, shopkeepers reopen their stalls, and families repair the cracks left in their walls. But the cycle has now repeated too many times to be dismissed as fate. The floods of 2010, 2022, and 2025 tell the same story of warnings missed, forests lost, cities unprepared, and financing left uncertain. Pakistan can no longer afford to treat these deluges as passing emergencies. Floods may have passed this year, but without strategy, the next deluge is already on its way.]]>
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			<title>The city that sinks every year</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 25 05:46:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Yusra Salim]]>
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				<![CDATA[Karachi drowns again as unchecked growth, broken governance &amp; lost natural defenses turn monsoon into disaster]]>
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				<![CDATA[The city that takes pride in showing daily resilience for coping with infrastructural breakdown, the monsoon of August 2025 brought Karachi to a total standstill. In less than 48 hours, rainwater collecting on the roads turned into torrents; intersections became lakes, terminals became islands, and neighbourhoods were divided by brown-coloured, fast-moving water. Authorities declared a public holiday, emergency services were activated across districts, and residents tracked the rain on their phones until phone signals vanished and the power went out.

By evening, officials and newsrooms were counting the human lives lost by drowning, electrocution, building collapses, and road accidents. The total rainfall recorded in parts of the city was the highest since the late 1970s. Across Pakistan, the monsoon death toll, swollen by flash floods in the northern region, rose into the hundreds.

This was not an isolated incident in Karachi. It was a national one. Monsoon rain sank southern Sindh, triggered mud-and-boulder torrents in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, severed roads, and forced rescue operations where rivers surged with frightening speed. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and meteorological offices have warned of more rain spells sweeping Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, and Sukkur, throughout the coming weeks, with isolated heavy rainfall that could translate on the ground to another night of pumping water out of living rooms.

&ldquo;Twenty years ago, when Karachi was a much smaller city, people assumed that whenever it rained, it rained everywhere. In reality, rainfall was always scattered, but since the city was limited to areas like PECHS, KDA, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and North Nazimabad, nobody noticed the difference,&rdquo; said environmentalist Tofiq Pasha Mooraj. He added that today, with Karachi&rsquo;s massive expansion, we see a more obvious pattern: sometimes Malir is drenched while other neighbourhoods stay completely dry. These localised showers have been common for the past decade or so.

A city that flooded unevenly

Karachi&rsquo;s flooding did not arrive evenly. Residents in Gulshan, Surjani, New Karachi, and parts of the northeast found themselves submerged waist-deep, while other localities rode out squalls in ankle-deep flooding. Near Jinnah International Airport, gauges logged 163.5 mm, reportedly the highest there since 1979, while northeast Karachi hit 178 mm, a five-year record for that monitoring point. In other pockets, totals ranged from 80 to 145 mm, still enough to overwhelm drains designed for far smaller, shorter bursts.

This pattern of one inundated neighbourhood, with the next merely drenched, poses an uncomfortable question: why does the same storm punish some areas and spare others? The answer lies in a tangle of meteorology, topography, and urban form.

&ldquo;There are two very clear reasons why Karachi sinks every monsoon, and both have to do with how the city is governed and built,&rdquo; said Farhan Anwar, an urban planner. The first is that any city in the world, whether it is New York, Mumbai, Bangkok, or Dhaka will experience flooding when rainfall of this magnitude occurs. Roads get submerged, underpasses fill up, and low-lying pockets are cut off. But in those cities, the water finds its way out within hours because there are stormwater drainage systems, pumping stations, and emergency protocols designed for such events. &ldquo;Karachi, on the other hand, is left paralyzed for days because the fundamental skeleton of infrastructure is missing. Water does eventually recede here too, but only after causing devastation, and people losing their homes, livelihoods, and sometimes even their lives,&rdquo; he explained, adding that what should have been a temporary inconvenience becomes a disaster because our systems cannot cope.

The second reason is structural because Karachi has grown at a pace that its infrastructure can never match. &ldquo;This city was gifted with a natural drainage system in the form of the Lyari and Malir rivers, supported by smaller nullahs like Orangi, Gujjar, and dozens of other tributaries. If these channels had been respected, protected, and regularly cleaned, monsoon rains would not be the nightmare they are today,&rdquo; Anwar explained. Instead, they have been narrowed by encroachments, blocked with garbage and sewage connections, and in many cases, turned into dumping grounds. These drains were the city&rsquo;s defense system, but today they are treated like open sewers.

What turned heavy rain into a disaster

A century of poor decision-making set the stage for this flood. Karachi grew by straightening, narrowing, roofing over, or building into channels that once carried monsoon water out to sea. From Gujjar and Orangi Nullahs to dozens of feeder streams, natural drainage space has been pinched. Even when channels exist on maps, functional widths on the ground are reduced by siltation, encroachments, utilities, and ad hoc crossings, so a design storm no longer fits in the real canal. Research over the past decade has repeatedly linked Karachi&rsquo;s urban flooding to the loss or obstruction of natural streams and the cumulative hardening of catchments.

Municipal drainage networks were not designed for the intensity and duration witnessed this week. Local media, citing utility managers, noted that portions of the city&rsquo;s power and drainage infrastructure are rated for roughly 40 mm events, enough for fleeting downpours, not for hours-long tropical deluges that deliver 100 to 170+ mm in a day. Once system thresholds are crossed, the flow backs up, manholes geyser, and water seeks the old paths through homes.

It is also important to understand that thousands of people live along the banks of these nullahs, often because they have no other affordable housing option. Every time demolitions are carried out, the poor are displaced without viable alternatives. &ldquo;If the government is serious about solving flooding, it must offer dignified relocation, low-cost housing schemes, affordable apartments, or regularised settlements with proper services rather than pushing people further into vulnerability,&rdquo; the urban planner suggested, adding that the city cannot be made climate-resilient while its poorest residents are treated as disposable.

Even a well-designed network fails if inlets are clogged with trash, silt, or construction debris. Karachi&rsquo;s storm seasons often begin before pre-monsoon cleaning is complete, or after new obstructions have formed. Where desilting and widening have been attempted most visibly along stretches of Gujjar and Orangi Nullahs, the benefits can be undone downstream when bottlenecks persist, or upstream when feeder drains remain choked. Projects launched after earlier floods improved segments but left the system vulnerable to backflow and choke points.

High-rise clusters and dense neighborhoods don&rsquo;t create a storm, but they change how rain behaves once it hits the ground and how air moves around the city. Towers and walls can channel wind and rain, funneling surface flow toward low points. Large podiums, parking slabs, and tightly packed streets reduce permeable area &ndash; even when there are setbacks, many are paved. As a result, runoff spikes quickly and dramatically. Over-hours rainfall that might have infiltrated into soils decades ago now becomes sheet flow seeking the nearest sag. Studies and planning critiques of Karachi&rsquo;s last two decades point to a rapid hardening of surfaces and the building over of micro-drainage that amplified flood peaks.

Another major factor is the way Karachi has been concretised over the past three decades. We have cut down trees, eaten up parks, and erased open spaces that once allowed rainwater to infiltrate into the ground. &ldquo;Our infiltration basins have been destroyed brick by brick, replaced by asphalt, concrete plazas, and high-rises. Each new housing scheme is another nail in the coffin, with barely any thought given to stormwater management,&rdquo; said Anwar. Even when new roads are constructed, they come without proper drainage channels. The result is a city that sheds water faster than it can absorb it, creating instant flash floods every time it rains.

Are crowded neighbourhoods to blame?

It is tempting to assume that high-rises and crowded localities cause more rainfall. However, the relationship is more nuanced. Density can shape the storm&rsquo;s expression over the city and worsen flooding once rain falls, but it is not the primary tap that turns the sky on. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) advisories for this week highlighted synoptic setups affecting the entire Sindh belt, not just Karachi&rsquo;s skyscraper districts.

Mooraj further noted the unpredictability of today&rsquo;s climate, &ldquo;Rising sea levels and altered wind currents have disrupted the balance. Rainfall patterns are changing and becoming harder to forecast. Many times, clouds simply blow away before releasing water.&rdquo; These are signs of broader climate shifts like glacier lakes bursting, unusual snowfalls, flash floods, and droughts. &ldquo;Such events have always occurred, but now they are more frequent, more intense, and more devastating,&rdquo; explained the environmentalist.

Why do certain localities flood again and again?

Where storm drains pass under roads or rail lines, they are sometimes too small or partially clogged. A city can dredge a nullah for kilometres and still be undone by a single undersized throat. When heavy rain coincides with elevated tides or onshore winds, outfalls discharge less efficiently and water piles up inland. Service lines laid across channels, unplanned ramps, and rubble piles all nick away at capacity until the channel is functionally narrower.

Karachi&rsquo;s 2020&ndash;2023 efforts to widen sections of Gujjar and Orangi and to clear thousands of dwellings from embankments did reduce choke points in places. But without comprehensive, end-to-end capacity upgrades, maintenance regimes, and protected buffers, each widened reach simply pushes the problem to the next constriction.

&ldquo;Green cover also makes a difference. Areas with more trees and open spaces tend to attract and retain rain, while concrete-heavy neighbourhoods do not,&rdquo; Mooraj said. He also added that wind direction and geography shape our weather. In summer, rain clouds usually come from the east through Nooriabad, reaching Malir first. In winter, systems arrive from Balochistan, often bringing stormy downpours. Sometimes we even witness &lsquo;return rains,&rsquo; when clouds pass over the city, circle back, and pour down later.

What must change before the next cloudburst?

Drainage and pumping standards should be revisited to 21st-century extremes. When gauges in multiple Karachi localities report 140 to 180 mm in a day, a system designed for 40 mm will fail predictably. A tiered standard primary drains, sized for rarer, larger events; secondary networks for frequent ones can better match reality. The city&rsquo;s own experience this week is the case study.

Karachi needs more room for water to be preserved in floodways, expanded detention basins, and along nullahs. Globally, nature-based solutions are sought increasingly that pair engineered channels with wetlands, bioswales, and permeable landscapes, especially in deltas and coastal megacities. In Karachi&rsquo;s context, this means legal protection for drain reservations, engineered floodplains where feasible, and incentivizing green roofs and permeable courtyards at the building level.

&ldquo;We must stop telling ourselves that money is the problem. It is not. After the 18th Amendment, provinces received significant funds from the federal pool. Karachi&rsquo;s crisis is not financial; it is a crisis of political will, governance, and institutional capacity,&rdquo; he said. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation today has been reduced to little more than a registrar of birth and death certificates. At the union council level, there is no meaningful authority to manage drainage, waste, or flood planning. For decades rains have come and gone, yet nothing has been learned and no planning has been put in place. Contrast this with cities like New York, where every major disaster becomes an opportunity to build better, stronger infrastructure. Karachi, in comparison, simply waits for the next monsoon, pretending that each year&rsquo;s devastation was unavoidable.

&ldquo;All of this is ultimately human-driven. Our unchecked urbanisation, loss of green spaces, and global environmental damage have made extreme weather the new normal,&rdquo; said Mooraj. He warned that Karachi must prepare for heavier downpours, longer dry spells, and rising seas. Unless we act now, flooding will not remain just an inconvenience, it will become a permanent crisis.

What this week taught us

The monsoon is not an anomaly in Pakistan &ndash; it is a season. In the north, the lesson is brutally simple: do not build in the way of torrents. In the south, the lesson is humbler but no less grave: it says give the water room, keep the exits open, and expect that tomorrow&rsquo;s cloudburst will be stronger than yesterday&rsquo;s. Karachi cannot change the monsoon&rsquo;s path, but it can change how ready it is when the clouds arrive.

What Karachi needs is nothing less than a complete architectural and governance rethink. This has to begin at the grassroots level with empowered local councils, with citywide drainage master plans, with regulations that prioritise green and open spaces, and with strong accountability for agencies that fail to act.]]>
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			<title>Multan hit by 145mm downpour, shattering 48-year rainfall record</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 24 17:35:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Multan and its surrounding areas on Tuesday experienced a record-breaking 145mm of rainfall, breaking a 48-year record, according to Express News.

The city was hit by intense storms, accompanied by strong winds and severe thunder and lightning, resulting in the highest recorded rainfall since 1976.

According to a statement released by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), dark clouds covered the city and surrounding areas on Tuesday afternoon, turning day into night before unleashing a heavy downpour.

The most significant rainfall was recorded in areas such as Chungi No. 9, Rasheedabad, Chowk Kumharanwala, Mati Tal, Northern Bypass Khanewal Road, Bosan Road, MDA Chowk, Old Shujaabad Road, Qasim Bela, and Cantt.

WASA officials reported that the previous record for Multan was set in 1976, with 134.5mm of rainfall. However, on Tuesday, the rainfall reached 147mm at the Chungi No. 9 Disposal Station, breaking the nearly five-decade-old record.

Rainfall continued intermittently throughout the night, ranging from heavy to light showers. According to the Meteorological Department, the airport and surrounding areas received 83mm of rain.

The department has predicted further rain in various locations over the next two days, with temperatures in Multan reaching a maximum of 33.2&deg;C on Tuesday.]]>
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			<title>Karachi likely to experience light rain over the next 24 hours</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 24 05:42:13 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Karachi is likely to experience light rain and drizzle over the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 27.5 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to reach 32 degrees.

Humidity levels are currently at 89%, with winds blowing from the west at 10 km/h.

Predictions are that the skies over Karachi will remain clear, with gentle sea breezes prevailing.

It is also noted that light rain is anticipated in the city&#39;s northeastern regions in the afternoon, with the possibility of moderate showers in some areas.

Light rain is also&nbsp;anticipated in other districts of Sindh.

Thatta, Sujawal, and Badin districts will receive rain over the next few days, as temperatures are expected to hover between 32&deg;C and 34&deg;C with humidity levels ranging from 60% to 70%, according to the PMD.

In Thatta, the weather forecast indicates that light rain will persist, with partly cloudy conditions prevailing throughout the day.

Sujawal is expected to experience similar weather patterns, with light rain likely in the region.

Badin, like Thatta and Sujawal, is forecasted to see light showers, with temperatures slightly higher at 33&deg;C to 35&deg;C and humidity levels between 60% and 70%.

Meanwhile, other districts, including Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Jamshoro, are expected to remain partly cloudy, with no significant rainfall predicted.

Temperatures in these areas are forecasted to be slightly higher, ranging from 34&deg;C to 37&deg;C, with humidity levels between 50% and 70%.

The PMD has also indicated that areas like Dadu and Mirpurkhas will experience hotter conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 43&deg;C in Dadu and a slight chance of light rain in the evening.

Overall, the weather across Sindh remains varied, with a mix of light rain and partly cloudy conditions expected across different regions.]]>
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			<title>Karachi braces for more rains as new monsoon system arrives</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 24 14:10:21 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain in Karachi on Sunday and Monday as a new monsoon system makes its way to the city.

The recent weather patterns suggest that Karachi is set for a wet start to the week, with the skies likely to remain cloudy.

On Saturday, Karachi&#39;s weather was mostly cloudy, accompanied by stronger-than-usual sea breezes. Wind speeds reached up to 38 kilometres per hour (21 nautical miles), providing some relief from the humidity.

The maximum temperature recorded in the city was 31.5&deg;C, with humidity levels at 75 per cent.

The day also saw light rain and drizzle in various parts of the city, including Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Gulistan-e-Johar, Federal B Area, Rashid Minhas Road, Sharae Faisal, and University Road.

Read also: Heavy rainfall paralyses Rawalpindi, streets and homes inundated

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Karachi is expected to remain mostly cloudy over the next three days, with rain likely on Sunday and Monday.

The maximum temperature is forecasted to be between 31&deg;C and 33&deg;C during this period.

Additionally, light rain is expected in rural districts of Sindh, including Jacobabad, Kashmore, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Larkana, and Sukkur, on 13th August.

As Karachi gears up for the anticipated rains, residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and prepare for possible disruptions.

The upcoming rains could bring much-needed relief from the heat but also pose challenges to the city&#39;s infrastructure.]]>
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			<title>More monsoon rains to hit Karachi, other parts of Pakistan</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 24 05:07:46 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted more monsoon rains across various regions of the country, including Karachi, starting Friday (today) and continuing until Monday (August 12).

These showers are expected to occur with occasional gaps.

PMD has also anticipated rain-wind and thundershowers across Sindh, including Mithi, Sanghar, Mirpur Khas, and Karachi, among others, from August 9 to 11.

Read Karachi flooded and powerless after heavy rain

The weather office indicated that strong winds from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are likely to contribute to this weather pattern.

Additionally, rain-wind and thundershowers, with scattered heavy falls, are expected in various parts of Punjab, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Faisalabad, from August 9 to 12. These weather conditions will also affect areas in southern Punjab, such as Bahawalpur and Multan, on the evenings of August 10 and 11.

Yesterday, heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad for the second consecutive day on Thursday, causing widespread flooding in low-lying areas.

Over the last three days, 24 people have lost their lives due to rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Earlier this year, Pakistan experienced a series of heatwaves, and April was recorded as the wettest since 1961.

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			<title>NDMA issues flood and landslide alerts amid monsoon rains</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 24 08:32:06 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Monsoon system expected to bring heavy rains, and cause flooding in local rivers and streams]]>
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				<![CDATA[Following the entry of the monsoon system into upper regions, alerts have been issued to relevant agencies due to increased risks of flooding in rivers and streams and potential landslides.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the monsoon system has moved into the country&#39;s upper regions from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

This system is expected to bring heavy rains, which could cause flooding in local rivers and streams in areas like Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, and Shangla.

Read Monsoon rains break 44-year record in Lahore

There are also concerns about flooding in local streams in Buner, Bannu, Kurram, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera, and Swabi.

The twin cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as northeastern Punjab, are also at risk of flooding in local streams, while hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Suleiman Range, and Kirthar Range could lead to flood situations.

The NDMA alert warns that torrential rains could lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Nowshera, and Peshawar. Additionally, heavy rains may cause an increase in water levels in rivers and streams.

Read more Heavy monsoon rains, urban flooding expected nationwide in first week of August

Under the monsoon system, there is a potential for landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority and other relevant sub-agencies have been directed to remain prepared for any emergency situations.

The NDMA has appealed to the public to take precautionary measures, advising them to stay away from power poles and weak structures. People are urged to avoid driving or walking in fast-flowing waterways and streams.

Tourists and travelers are also advised to exercise caution during travel and check the weather and road conditions before setting out.]]>
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			<title>WATCH: Mahandri Bridge washed away by heavy rains, leaving tourists stranded in Kaghan Valley</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 24 11:36:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the upper parts of Pakistan, washing away the Mahandri Bridge and leaving many tourists stranded in Kaghan Valley.

The Met Department has issued warnings of potential flooding in multiple regions, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Koh-e-Sulaiman, and adjacent hills of Balochistan.

The heavy rains have battered several districts in&nbsp;K-P&nbsp;and Gilgit-Baltistan, impacting infrastructure and isolating local communities.

In Kaghan Valley, the destruction of the Mahandri Bridge has severed a crucial transportation link, effectively cutting off access to Naran and other parts of the valley. This has stranded approximately 10,000 to 15,000 tourists and disrupted the daily lives of local residents. The Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) announced that no charges will be taken from tourists for lodging and food.

Tourists, who flocked to the valley for its cool climate and stunning vistas, now find themselves trapped, confined to hotels and guesthouses with dwindling supplies, or taking refuge in temporary shelters set up by local authorities. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned tourists to avoid unnecessary travel due to landslides, washed-away bridges, and possible flash floods.

In Lower Dir, heavy rainfall has led to flooding in the Maidan River at Balambat in Timergara. Swabi has experienced intermittent rains, with water entering houses in Sharifabad, and rescue teams working to extract it. In Kotha, a house roof collapsed, burying two cattle, with rescue operations in progress. Chitral and Lower Dir have faced severe flooding in several areas, causing extensive damage to residential houses, gardens, and agricultural lands, and disrupting vehicular traffic. Similar flooding has been reported in the rivers of Koghuzi, Shishi Koh, and Kalash Valley in Lower Chitral.

In a tragic incident, 11 family members were killed as floodwater entered their basement. Persistent rains in Muzaffarabad, Neelum, and Jhelum valleys have created pleasant weather but also caused road closures, particularly on the highway connecting Muzaffarabad to Rawalpindi at Kohala. The Met Department predicts continued rain for the next day.

In Harnai and its adjoining areas, heavy rains have caused floods in rivers and canals, suspending traffic on the Harnai-Quetta highway. The high-level flood relay in the Zardalu River has damaged nearby agricultural lands. Khyber district and its suburbs have experienced intermittent rain, leading to a drop in temperature and increased water flow in rivers and canals.

In Swat, rains have caused flooding in the upper areas of Kalam, washing away a temporary land passage and suspending connections with the upper areas. Heavy machinery has been deployed to restore the passage. All departments, including the NHA, have been directed to remain alert, with steps being taken to keep roads open in Swat, Kalam, and other tourist spots.





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			<title>Heavy rains in Punjab predicted to last until tomorrow</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 24 08:42:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[After rain lashes most of the districts of Punjab, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PMDA) has predicted that the monsoon rains are likely to continue until tomorrow.

In the last 24 hours, rainfall occurred in Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Chakwal, Faisalabad, Khanpur, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, and Toba Tek Singh. In the next 24 hours, rain is expected in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.

Read More rain predicted for Punjab

The PDMA spokesperson stated that the water flow in the rivers Indus, Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum, and Sutlej is at normal levels. The water level in Mangla Dam is at 58% and in Tarbela Dam at 70%. The water level in Indian dams on Pakistani rivers is at 39%.

Due to the risk of urban flooding from the rains, the administration of major cities has been put on alert. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary crossing of rivers and streams and to maintain a safe distance from power lines and poles.

The spokesperson added that the PDMA control room is monitoring the situation 24 hours a day. In case of an emergency, the residents are advised to contact the PDMA helpline at 1129.]]>
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			<title>41 dead in Kerala's Waynard landslide due to rain</title>
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				<![CDATA[At least 41 people were killed and scores injured after landslides in the hills of India&#39;s southern Kerala state, local media reported, with rescue operations obstructed after a main bridge collapsed in the region.

State Health Minister Veena George said that over 70 people were injured and the Indian Express reported that many people are likely to have been washed away in the Chaliyar river.

&quot;The situation is serious. The government has pressed all agencies into rescue,&quot; state Forest Minister A K Saseendran told Reuters after the landslides in the Wayanad district of the state. More rain was predicted through the day.

The army was roped in to build a temporary bridge after a bridge in the district that linked the affected area, mostly tea and cardamom estates, to the nearest town of Chooralmala was destroyed, Saseendran added.

Local news channel Asianet TV said as many as 41 people died after the landslides caused havoc in the region.

Television visuals showed relief personnel making their way through rocks and uprooted trees as muddy water gushed through, with many houses destroyed.

One man was seen struggling to free himself after being stuck in chest-high mud for hours, as rescue workers were not able to reach him despite multiple efforts.

Rashid Padikkalparamban, a resident involved in the relief efforts, said there were at least three landslides in the area starting around midnight, which washed away the bridge connecting the affected area, the Mundakkai estates, to Chooralmala.

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&quot;Many people who were working in the estates and staying in makeshift tents inside are feared trapped or missing,&quot; he said.

Kerala is prone to heavy rain and flooding, with nearly 400 people killed in one of&nbsp;the worst floods in 2018.

Relief efforts were ongoing on Tuesday, and two helicopters of the Indian Air Force have been mobilised, the Kerala chief minister&#39;s office said in a statement.

Rescue operations were hampered as the area was not reachable by road because of the bridge collapse, Mohsen Shahedi, a senior National Disaster Response Force officer told Reuters.

Rahul Gandhi, who won the recently-contested general election from Wayanad, but resigned as he was also elected from his family bastion in the north, said he had spoken to the state chief minister to ensure coordination with all agencies.

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			<title>Paris Olympic skateboarding postponed due to rain</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 24 08:23:02 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Heavy rain forced a 48-hour postponement of the Olympic men&#39;s street skateboarding competition, organisers said Saturday.

A statement from Paris 2024 organisers said the preliminary rounds and final of the event, which had been due to take place on Saturday, will now be held on Monday.

&quot;Due to adverse overnight weather conditions and following a meeting this morning with all relevant organisers, the decision has been taken to postpone men&#39;s street skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games until Monday 29th of July,&quot; the statement said.

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the&nbsp;Olympic Games&nbsp;open on July 26&nbsp;after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song.]]>
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			<title>Paris Olympics opens with rainy spectacle, Celine Dion amid tight security</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 24 04:36:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Athletes were cheered by crowds along Seine, dancers took to roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song]]>
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				<![CDATA[French President Emmanuel Macron declared the&nbsp;Olympic Games&nbsp;open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song.

France&#39;s three-time Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner then lit the Olympic cauldron, suspended on a hot-air balloon, before Canada&#39;s&nbsp;Celine Dion&nbsp;sang Edith Piaf&#39;s &quot;Hymn to Love&quot;, in her first public performance in years, drawing huge cheers from the crowd.

The 30-metre (98 ft) high balloon carrying a 7-metre diametre ring of fire took to the air and was hovering dozens of metres above the ground.

It will be in the air from sunset until 2 am local time every day, organisers said.

&quot;We are so proud of this show, I&#39;m so proud that sport and culture were celebrated in such a fantastic manner tonight, it was a first and the result was fantastic despite the rain,&quot; Paris 2024 organising president Tony Estanguet told reporters.

A&nbsp;fleet of barges&nbsp;took the competitors on a 6 km-stretch of the river alongside some of the French capital&#39;s most famous landmarks, as performers recreated some of the sports to be showcased in the Games on floating platforms.

It was the first time that an opening ceremony has taken place outside a stadium, adding to the headaches for a vast security operation, just hours after a sabotage attack on the high-speed TGV rail network caused&nbsp;travel chaos&nbsp;across France.

&quot;I invite everybody: dream with us. Like the Olympic athletes, be inspired with the joy that only sport can give us. Let us celebrate this Olympic spirit of living in peace,&quot; International Olympics Committee President Thomas Bach said as the ceremony came to an end at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

More than 10,500 athletes will compete at the Olympics, 100 years since Paris last staged the Games. Competition started on Wednesday and the first of the 329 gold medals will be awarded on Saturday.

As the show started four hours earlier, a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke, resembling the French flag, was sent high above a bridge over the Seine as part of a show that included many postcard-like depictions of France, including a huge cancan line performed by Moulin Rouge dancers on the banks.

A more modern image of the country was on display when French-Malian pop star Aya Nakamura, the most-listened to French female singer in the world, sang some of her biggest hits, accompanied by the French Republican Guard&#39;s army choir.

Nakamura&#39;s performance drew some of the ceremony&#39;s biggest cheers. Rumours of her inclusion had sparked a row over French identity, with supporters saying she represented the vibrancy of modern-day France while her detractors said her music owes more to foreign influences than French.

Pouring rain

While the celebration of French culture, fashion and history was warmly cheered by many of the 300,000 spectators lining the river, hundreds were seen leaving early as the rain fell.

&quot;It was good other than the rain, it was nice, it was different, instead of being in a stadium being on the river, so that&#39;s always a good thing - interesting, unique,&quot; said Avid Pureval, 34, who came to the Games from Ohio.

&quot;Once you&#39;re wet, it&#39;s fine,&quot; he said. Still, he was heading back to his hotel after the French boat passed, long before the ceremony ended.

&quot;It would have been better with sun,&quot; said Josephine, from Paris, sitting beside her 9-year-old daughter and who paid 1,600 euros ($1,736) for her seat.

With many world leaders and VIPs present, the ceremony was protected by snipers on rooftops. The Seine&#39;s riverbed was swept for bombs, and Paris&#39; airspace was closed.

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers were deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the ceremony. Armed police patrolled along the river in inflatable boats as the armada made its passage along the Seine.

Welcomes in Tahiti

A mix of French and international stars, including soccer great Zinedine Zidane, 14-times French Open champion Rafa Nadal, 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and three paralympic athletes were among the last torchbearers before the cauldron was lit.

It will blaze until the closing ceremony on Aug. 11.

At the start of the parade, applause erupted for the Greek boat - the first delegation, by tradition - and there were even bigger cheers for the boat that followed, carrying the refugees&#39; team. The French, U.S. and Ukrainian delegations also got loud cheers.

The two most decorated athletes in the Games&#39; history, Michael Phelps and Martin Fourcade, unveiled the gold, silver and bronze medals.

At one point, there was a live crossover to the early morning welcome ceremony at the&nbsp;surfing venue, 16,000 km away in the Pacific island of Tahiti.

Israel delegation

France is at its highest level of security, though officials have repeatedly said there was no specific threat to the opening ceremony or the Games.

But since the last Games - the Winter Olympics held in Beijing in 2022 - wars have erupted in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gaza, providing a tense international backdrop.

Israeli competitors&nbsp;are being escorted by elite tactical units to and from events and are given 24-hour protection throughout the Olympics due to the war in Gaza, officials say.

The Israel delegation got some boos, but also a lot of cheers, as it sailed by spectators, Reuters reporters saw. Chants of &quot;Palestine! Palestine! Palestine!&quot; rose from the crowd as the boat passed.

Macron, who won a second mandate two years ago, had hoped the Olympics would&nbsp;cement his legacy. But his failed bet on a snap legislative election has weakened him and cast a shadow over his moment on the international stage.]]>
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			<title>Heavy rain in Lahore causes flooding on streets</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 24 07:00:40 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The city of Lahore experienced a significant weather change as rain broke the persistent heat, bringing pleasant weather to the provincial capital.

The rainfall, which varied from light to heavy across different areas, provided much-needed relief from the heat and humidity.

However, the heavy downpour in several parts of the city led to water accumulation on the streets, posing challenges for residents.

Following the late-night rain, district administration, along with Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) officials, were seen actively working to manage the water drainage.

According to WASA Lahore, Lakshmi Chowk recorded the highest rainfall at 95mm, followed by Gulberg with 65mm, and Upper Mall with 50mm.

Other significant recordings included 66mm in Mughalpura, 46mm in Tajpura, and 62mm in Nishtar Town.

WASA&#39;s Managing Director, Ghufran Ahmed, along with the drainage operation team, visited various areas to oversee the operations.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Rafia Haider, also monitored the drainage efforts continuously. Utilizing heavy machinery, WASA managed to clear the main roads across the city.

The Meteorological Department has predicted further rain in the next 24 hours, which is expected to continue providing relief from the heat while necessitating ongoing efforts to manage water accumulation.]]>
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			<title>Light rain and drizzle predicted for Karachi over the next three days</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 24 08:08:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Expect hot and humid conditions in Karachi with occasional drizzle.]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department on Friday predicted warm and humid weather for Karachi, with partly cloudy skies expected until Sunday.

Over the next three days, light rain, drizzle, and occasional showers are likely to occur.

The maximum temperature during this period is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius.

The forecast also indicates that sea breezes will continue to prevail over the city for the next few days, providing some relief from the heat.

Most districts in Sindh are expected to experience intense heat and humidity.

Coastal areas of the province are likely to see light rain, offering some respite from the otherwise hot conditions.]]>
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			<title>Lahore rain disrupts traffic as water accumulates on roads</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 24 06:38:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Lahore experienced a pleasant change in weather due to light and heavy rainfall across various parts of the city. The ongoing rain in different areas has resulted in water accumulation on several roads, disrupting traffic flow.

According to the rainfall data released by WASA Lahore, Jail Road received 8.5 mm of rain, while the Head Office in Gulberg recorded 6 mm.

Other areas saw varying amounts of rainfall: 24 mm at Lakshmi Chowk, 6 mm at Upper Mall, 7 mm in Mughalpura, 3 mm in Tajpura and Nishtar Town, 10 mm at Chowk Nakhuda, 27 mm at Pani Wala Talab, 15 mm in Farrukhabad, 45 mm in Gulshan Ravi, 32 mm in Iqbal Town, 24 mm in Samanabad, 3 mm in Johar Town, and 26 mm at Qurtaba Chowk.

Read Pleasant weather in Lahore as rain lowers heat and humidity

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted further rain over the next 24 hours, suggesting that the city may experience more showers soon.

Earlier, the city was caught in a state of uncertainty as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) presented conflicting forecasts regarding the monsoon rains.

According to the PDMA, heavy rainfall is expected in most districts of Punjab, including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi. On the contrary, the Met Department reports that the monsoon system is weakening across Punjab, including Lahore.]]>
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			<title>Karachi rejoices as much-needed rain brings relief from heat and humidity</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 24 10:18:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Light winds from different directions are expected to blow across the city in next 24 hours]]>
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				<![CDATA[The port city is treated to much-needed rainfall, bringing relief to its residents after enduring restless heat and humidity.

The rain, which began in the afternoon, spread across various parts of the city, including Gulistan-e-Johar, Malir, Scheme 33, Quaidabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulshan-e-Jamal, and Surjani Town.

In the next 24 hours, light winds from different directions are expected to blow across the city.

The maximum temperature is likely to range between 38 to 40 degrees Celsius and the weather is expected to remain hot until Monday, with a decrease in heat intensity anticipated from Tuesday onward.

The PMD earlier forecasted that there are chances of light rain to heavy downpours in the financial hub as there is a likelihood of thundercell formation in the city&#39;s north, west, and east.

The PMDA too has issued warnings to Sindh and Punjab of potential flash floods in various cities across both provinces, as heavy monsoon rains are expected from Monday to Thursday.

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			<title>Karachi's weather turns pleasant with sudden heavy rain</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 24 12:45:01 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Residents of Karachi welcomed the surprise rainfall after enduring intense heat]]>
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				<![CDATA[Following an extremely hot and humid day, Karachi experienced a much-needed downpour on Friday afternoon, ranging from light to heavy in different areas.


Despite the rain, humidity levels remained high, slightly reducing the intense heat.


The highest rainfall was recorded at University Road with 14.8 mm, while the lowest was at Ibrahim Hyderi with 1 mm.


The Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms on Saturday and light rain or drizzle on Sunday.


Karachi&#39;s maximum temperature reached 38.5&deg;C with a humidity level of 79%, making the heat index feel like 47&deg;C.


Despite the resumption of southwesterly coastal winds and the cessation of northeastern winds from Balochistan, the city remained hot and humid during the day.


Increased humidity made temperatures feel higher than they actually were.


In the afternoon, thunderstorm cells formed in the outskirts, initially affecting Gadap Town and later areas such as Bahria Town, Gulistan-e-Johar, Motorway M-9, Scheme 33, Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Hasan Square, Essa Nagri, PIB Colony, and Bahadurabad.


Rainfall varied from light to heavy across these regions.


Before the rain, some areas like Gulshan-e-Maymar and Surjani Town experienced dark clouds and cold, dusty winds.


According to the Meteorological Department&#39;s statistics, other rainfall measurements included 13.6 mm in Gadap Town, 7 mm at Hasan Square, 6.2 mm at Jinnah Terminal, 6 mm at Shara-e-Faisal, 3.2 mm at Malir Halt, 2.4 mm at Surjani Town, and 1.8 mm at Old Airport.


Chief Meteorologist Karachi, Sardar Sarfaraz, mentioned that wind speeds from the sea are expected to increase from July 22, which should improve the city&#39;s weather conditions.


The department also predicts intermittent thunderstorms and rain in various districts, including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Badin, Mirpurkhas, and Sanghar.]]>
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			<title>Rain showers hit various parts of Karachi amid hot and humid weather</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 24 11:06:37 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[In an unexpected turn of events, rain showers graced various parts of Karachi on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief to residents. This comes after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier predicted hot and humid weather for the city for the next three days.

According to details, monsoon clouds unleashed rain in areas including Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Steel Town, and Malir Model Colony, while the heat remained intense in most parts of the city.

The temperature in Karachi was recorded at 39 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, with the real feel being even higher.

The humidity levels in the city are expected to be between 70 to 80 per cent in the morning and 60 to 70 percent in the evening, making the temperature feel higher than it actually is.







Meanwhile, PMD also forecasted that monsoon currents are predicted to penetrate the rest of Sindh from today.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), thunderstorms and rain with occasional heavy falls are expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, and Jamshoro districts from today until July 21, with occasional gaps.]]>
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			<title>Weather update: When to expect next monsoon spell in Karachi?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 24 06:24:06 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Karachi set to experience drizzle and light rain, following their earlier forecast of a temperature rise]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Sunday that Karachi is set to experience drizzle and light rain later today, following their earlier forecast of a temperature rise.

The Met Office indicated that a new monsoon spell would impact Sindh, including Karachi, from July 18 or 19.

Although Karachi saw some scattered rainfall earlier in the week, residents have continued to endure high temperatures in recent days. With a sea breeze blowing at 18 kilometres per hour, the maximum temperature in the city is expected to range between 34&deg;C and 36&deg;C. The minimum temperature recorded was 30.5&deg;C.

While the PMD has dismissed the likelihood of another heatwave, it warned that temperatures could rise to between 37&deg;C and 38&deg;C over the next two to three days.

This forecast aligns with weather expert Jawad Memon&#39;s prediction that Karachi&#39;s temperature could increase by up to 3&deg;C starting Monday.

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			<title>Karachi to experience light rain over the weekend</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 24 18:27:54 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Strong sea winds bring relief to Karachi amid high temperatures on Friday]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain, drizzle, and sprinkles in Karachi until Sunday due to the ongoing monsoon season.

On Friday, the maximum temperature recorded was 34.5 degrees Celsius. Strong sea winds blew through the city, starting at 45 km/h and increasing to 50.4 km/h (29 nautical miles) by evening.

Despite high humidity, the strong winds kept the weather moderate. The humidity levels were recorded at 76% in the morning and 65% in the evening.

The Met Office&#39;s Early Warning Centre predicts that the city will experience partly cloudy skies and strong winds on Saturday, with light rain and drizzle expected in the evenings and nights.

The sea breezes are expected to remain active in the coming days, with hot and humid conditions prevailing in most parts of Sindh.]]>
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			<title>NDMA, PMD issue alerts for potential flash floods, landslides</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 24 18:31:12 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) have issued alerts for potential flash floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall in various regions of Pakistan over the next few days.

The NDMA&#39;s National Emergencies Operation Center anticipates that cloudy weather will prevail in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) during the next 24 hours, with isolated rainfall expected from July 11th to 15th.

The areas likely to be impacted include Hunza, Astore, Skardu, Diamir, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, and Chilas. These regions may experience low to medium level flash floods, landslides, and snow melt due to the current weather patterns.

Additionally, more rains with thunderstorms are expected in several areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir.

The PMD has also indicated chances of rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, upper Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan during the next 24 hours.

Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country.

Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country, with a shallow trough of westerly wave present over upper regions.

In response to these forecasts, the NDMA has advised the Gilgit Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) and local administrations to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the at-risk population.]]>
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			<title>Met dept predicts heavy rains across Pakistan from Tuesday</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 24 17:24:46 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rainfalls in Sindh, including Karachi, and Balochistan on Tuesday.

According to the PMD, rain accompanied by thundershowers is expected to break the ongoing heat spell across the country. Additionally, significant downpours are likely in the upper and central parts of Pakistan from July 10 to July 15.

Despite scattered downpours in these regions, Pakistan&#39;s weather has remained predominantly humid. However, ongoing monsoon activity is expected to influence the weather in the coming days, as per the latest update from the Met Office.

&quot;The Met Office has informed that more monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from the Arabian Sea into the upper parts of the country starting from July 10,&quot; the update stated.

The Kashmir region is anticipated to experience the longest duration of monsoon showers. Under this weather system, intermittent rain accompanied by wind and thundershowers, including isolated heavy falls, are expected in Kashmir&#39;s Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur areas from July 10 to 16.

Thundershowers accompanied by wind and isolated heavy falls are forecasted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, and Mianwali from the evening of July 10 till 15 with occasional breaks.

Read also: Karachi relishes cool relief as rain brings respite from intense heat

Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in other parts of Punjab including Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, DG Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan, and Layyah from July 12 to 14.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa&#39;s Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan, thundershowers accompanied by wind and isolated heavy falls are expected from July 11 to 15 with intermittent interruptions.

Eastern parts of Balochistan, including Khuzdar, Kalat, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musa Khel, and Shirani, are likely to experience rain accompanied by wind, thunder, and lightning today and tomorrow (July 8-9). Showers are expected to resume on July 12 and continue till July 14 after a brief hiatus. However, most districts in Balochistan will experience mainly hot and humid weather.

In Sindh, apart from areas like Jacobabad, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qamber Shahdadkot, Larkana, Dadu, Padidan, Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Sajawal, Thatta, and Karachi, where rain with wind and thunder is expected today and tomorrow with occasional breaks, the wet spell is likely to return to Sukkur, Larkana, and Jacobabad on July 12 and 13.

Gilgit-Baltistan is predicted to experience mainly partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions. However, rainfall activity is also expected in areas including Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar from July 11 to 15 with intermittent interruptions.

Read: Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Regarding potential impacts and advisory, the Met Office has issued warnings for increased inflows in local nullahs and streams in Murree, Galliyat, Manshera, Kohistan, and Kashmir from July 12 to 14.

There is also a possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas of northeastern Punjab. The PMD has cautioned that landslides may disrupt roads in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the rain spell.

Moreover, heavy downpours, windstorms, and lightning may disrupt daily routines, potentially leading to incidents such as roof or wall collapses in slum areas and damage to weak structures like electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.

Farmers are advised to plan their activities according to the weather forecast, while travellers and tourists are urged to exercise caution and adjust their plans according to weather conditions to avoid any untoward situations during the wet spell.

The Met Office has directed all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to mitigate risks.]]>
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			<title>Karachi relishes cool relief as rain brings respite from intense heat</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 24 10:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Karachi experienced a much-needed respite as light to heavy rain, accompanied by cool winds, brought relief to various areas of the city.

This comes after a sweltering heatwave had gripped the metropolis, offering residents a welcome break from the scorching temperatures.

Areas such as Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Surjani Town, and North Nazimabad saw rainfall, while various other parts of the city experienced light rain accompanied by strong winds.

Dark and heavy clouds covered several regions, with Malir Memon Goth witnessing heavy rainfall with high winds.

Light drizzles were reported in II Chundrigar, Saddar, and the old city area, adding to the diverse weather conditions across Karachi.

The temperature of Karachi is recorded at 33 C and is likely to drop following rainfall in different regions.

Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecast isolated dust thunderstorms with rain in some areas of the city today.

In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) of Karachi has declared a rain emergency, appointing special teams for the timely drainage of rainwater.

A CBC spokesperson announced that 1,288 staffers have been assigned special duties under the rain emergency plan, with 638 staffers in seven sectors and 650 dedicated to rainwater drainage.]]>
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			<title>Weather update: Will it finally rain in Karachi today?</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 24 05:57:18 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Anticipated rain is expected to arrive in the afternoon, ending persistent heat spell and lowering temperature to 31°C]]>
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				<![CDATA[Residents of Karachi may finally get some relief from the ongoing heatwave as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast isolated dust thunderstorms with rain in some areas today.

The anticipated rain is expected to arrive in the afternoon, potentially ending the persistent heat spell that has gripped the city for weeks.

The Met Office predicts temperatures to rise between 35&deg;C to 37&deg;C, with the minimum temperature recorded at 31&deg;C in the last 24 hours.

Winds from the west and southwest are currently blowing at 12 kilometres per hour, with humidity levels at 73%, according to PMD.

Read Weather update: How&rsquo;s the weather going to be in Karachi today?

Despite the forecasted rain, the Met Office warns that the weather will likely remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours, accompanied by stormy conditions that may persist into tomorrow.

Meanwhile, weather experts warned that torrential rains could cause flash floods in AJK, northeastern Balochistan, and the hilly streams of Dera Ghazi Khan in a day or two. Urban flooding was anticipated in the Pothohar region, upper Punjab.

Severe rainfall also posed risk of landslides in Murree, Galyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, potentially disrupting traffic, the PMD forecast. In most districts of Balochistan, the weather would remain hot and humid, it added.

In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) of Karachi has declared a rain emergency, appointing special teams for the timely drainage of rainwater. A CBC spokesperson announced that 1,288 staffers have been assigned special duties under the rain emergency plan, with 638 staffers in seven sectors and 650 dedicated to rainwater drainage.]]>
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			<title>Pleasant weather in Lahore as rain lowers heat and humidity</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 24 06:35:05 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Intermittent light and heavy rainfall in Lahore has made the weather quite pleasant, with the mercury dropping by approximately 12 degrees Celsius.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the minimum temperature in Lahore is expected to be 22 degrees Celsius, while the maximum could reach up to 33 degrees Celsius after the rain has reduced the intensity of heat and humidity.

Today, Lahore will experience a mix of sun and clouds, with chances of light to heavy rain at night.

However, the monsoon rain system is expected to move out of Lahore by tomorrow.

Earlier on June 3, it was reported that the relevant departments were gearing up to fulfill their responsibilities during the season but the Lahore district administration and WASA area were facing a shortage of resources, including staff and modern equipment, to adequately cope with the monsoon rains.

Meanwhile, many sewerage pipelines in Lahore have expired and have not been replaced for a long time.]]>
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			<title>Weather alert: Rainfall may trigger flash floods in multiple regions of Pakistan</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 24 05:46:33 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Heavy rains forecast for Punjab, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeast Balochistan]]>
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				<![CDATA[Heavy rains are expected to continue in Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan, and the north-eastern region of Balochistan, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

Experts warn that tonight and tomorrow, torrential rains could cause flash floods in AJK, northeastern Balochistan, and the hilly streams of Dera Ghazi Khan.

Urban flooding is anticipated in the Pothohar region, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Narowal, and Faisalabad.

Severe rainfall poses a risk of landslides in Murree, Galyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, potentially disrupting traffic.

Windstorms and thunderstorms are expected in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Narowal, Sialkot, Lahore, Layyah, Bhakkar, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Sahiwal, Okara, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, and Bahawalpur.

In most districts of Balochistan, the weather will remain hot and humid. However, rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Zhob, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sherani, Musakhel, Loralai, Khuzdar, Awaran, Lasbela, and surrounding areas, with heavy rain likely in some places.]]>
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			<title>Sea breeze and light rain forecasted to ease Karachi’s heat</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 24 09:14:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted chances of drizzle and light rain in various parts of Karachi today and tomorrow.

The intensity of heat in Karachi might decrease starting tomorrow, with predictions of light rain. According to the Met Department, the low-pressure system has moved away from Karachi, and sea breezes are expected to resume tonight.

Following the movement, there is a chance of drizzle and light rain in various parts of the port city.

The weather department forecasted hot and humid weather in Karachi for the next three days, with temperatures possibly reaching 38 degrees Celsius today.

It further predicted a temperature drop in Karachi starting tomorrow, with temperatures expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday.

Additionally, Jamshoro, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, and Umarkot may also experience thunderstorms today.]]>
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			<title>Karachi weather update: No rain today, clear and dry conditions expected</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 24 05:40:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The metropolis to remain hot, humid over the next 24 hours with temperatures ranging from 36 to 38°C]]>
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				<![CDATA[Karachi experienced a brief respite from its recent severe heatwave with a spell of rain on Thursday, but the city&#39;s Chief Meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz, has confirmed that there will be no significant rainfall today. While some areas might witness drizzle, the overall forecast is for dry conditions.

The heatwave had seen temperatures soar past 40&deg;C, feeling like over 50&deg;C, exacerbated by extensive power outages. Today, however, the city will see partly cloudy skies, with the typical cooling sea breeze still disrupted by a low air pressure system in the Arabian Sea.

On Friday, a shift in the weather system, driven by northeastern winds from Balochistan at 25 kilometres per hour, moved the rain-bearing system towards the sea, significantly reducing the chance of further rain in Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts that the city will remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with temperatures ranging between 36&deg;C and 38&deg;C and humidity at 70%.

Amidst the ongoing heat conditions, Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has taken proactive steps to mitigate the discomfort by instructing local power utilities to suspend load shedding between 10 pm and 6 am. This directive aims to ensure that companies like K-Electric, Hesco, and Sepco limit power outages and provide advance notice for any necessary disruptions.

Further addressing the energy crisis, Minister Shah announced initiatives to tackle electricity theft and affirmed the government&#39;s commitment to supporting the public through the challenging summer months.]]>
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			<title>Rain showers sweep away heatwave in Punjab</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 24 06:06:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Following a night of rainfall, the intense heat in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has finally subsided.

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that the pre-monsoon rains have commenced, with intermittent showers expected to continue in the northern regions of the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Read Karachi weather update: More rain predicted for today

Rainfall is anticipated to begin in cities across Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Lahore, from July 1.

This rain spell is expected to persist intermittently from July 1 to July 2. Additionally, strong winds are likely to blow across these cities Friday (today) and tomorrow.

Yesterday, Karachi also experienced a break in its heatwave following gusty winds and rain, providing much-needed relief to the city&#39;s residents.

The PMD has now announced that Karachi is expected to experience moderate to light showers in the evening today.

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			<title>Two killed, 20 injured as heavy rain lashes Balochistan</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 24 06:34:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PDMA forecasted continued rain with wind and thundershowers in multiple districts]]>
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				<![CDATA[At least two people were killed, and several others sustained injuries in Balochistan&#39;s Dera Bugti district due to heavy rains, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The severe weather in the Sui area resulted in 20 injuries, leaving many in critical condition.

Following the incident, local hospitals declared an emergency to manage the influx of injured individuals.

Power outages plagued most of Dera Bugti as several electricity poles collapsed under the heavy rains.

Read PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in Karachi this week

Rescue operations have been launched by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), and PDMA to relocate affected individuals to safer locations.

The weather department has forecasted continued rain with wind and thundershowers in multiple Balochistan districts, including Lasbella, Khuzdar, Awaran, Jhal Magsi, Kalat, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Kohlu, Zhob, and Barkhan, from June 26 to 28.

The PDMA&#39;s report further revealed that the casualties and injuries were primarily due to falling trees and the collapse of roofs and walls.

The district administration and PDMA are actively monitoring the situation and have dispatched relief supplies and medical teams to the affected areas.]]>
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			<title>Punjab weather update: expect rain, hailstorms, and strong winds this week</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 24 06:15:59 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Province put on alert, PDMA warns of potential urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Narowal]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced good news for people of Punjab as it predicted the likelihood of significant rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds across the province.

The department stated that a cluster of low-pressure clouds has moved into Pakistan from the western direction, following which Lahore can experience strong gusts of wind today, with rain expected tomorrow.

The current temperature in Lahore stands at 31 degrees Celsius, and it could reach a maximum of 39 degrees Celsius.

Following rain predictions in the province until July 1, the Disaster Management Authority Punjab (PDMA) has put Punjab on alert.

PDMA has warned of potential urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Narowal, alerting local administrations accordingly.

The rise in solar panel installations necessitates protective measures during severe storms.

Authorities in flood-prone districts are advised to clear rivers and canals, and urged against crossing them during rainy and flood conditions.Besides strict enforcement of laws prohibiting bathing in rivers and canals is also recommended.

The alert aims to ensure readiness; rescue agencies and drainage authorities are urged to remain vigilant, as per DG PDMA.

The public is advised to comply with government instructions and contact the PDMA helpline 1129 in emergencies.]]>
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			<title>Karachi to get relief from intense heat as rains, thunderstorms expected from today</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 24 04:44:14 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Thunderstorms will precede rain showers, with precipitation likely in Karachi's suburbs]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted that Karachi might experience rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms on Thursday (today) and Friday, bringing much-needed relief from the intense heatwave affecting the city.

According to the Met Office, thunderstorms are expected to precede the rain showers, with precipitation likely in the city&#39;s suburbs during the afternoon and evening.

On Wednesday, a dust storm swept through parts of Karachi, adding to the sweltering and humid conditions.

However, the Met Office predicted isolated heavy downpours and dust-thunderstorm to hit various parts of Sindh, including Karachi on Tuesday after the city experienced a &quot;feels like&quot; temperature of 51&deg;C at around 2 pm earlier on Monday.

Read Punjab, Sindh brace for above normal rains

Chief Meteorologist Karachi, Sardar Sarfaraz, stated that a low-pressure system currently situated south of India&#39;s Gujarat is influencing the weather. &quot;Under this system, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms and rain in Karachi between June 26 and July 1,&quot;

According to the Meteorological Department, besides Karachi, areas including Mithi, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Khairpur, and Dadu are also expected to experience strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms.

The PMD also confirmed that moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating the southern and eastern parts of Pakistan. These currents are expected to reach the upper parts of the country from Thursday, bringing thundershowers with gusty winds to Sindh and other provinces.

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			<title>City likely to receive light showers today</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 24 21:40:51 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted chances of light rain or drizzle in the city on Sunday (today) while temperature may soar to 40 degrees Celsius on Monday.

On Saturday, the port city remained hot and humid with temperature soaring to 37 degrees Celsius.

The day began with a minimum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, with humidity peaking at 73 per cent, whereas the weather felt hotter than recorded temperatures due to low wind speeds and intense sunlight.]]>
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			<title>PMD predicts heavy rainfall across Pakistan over next 24 hours</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 24 06:10:47 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Says strong winds and rain have already begun in various parts of country]]>
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				<![CDATA[Rain is to be expected in the federal capital Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other parts of the country over the next 24 hours.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), strong winds and rain have already begun in various parts of the country. Over the next 24 hours, most areas of the country are expected to experience strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rain.

In northeastern Balochistan, Punjab, Islamabad, K-P, AJK, and G-B, there may be gusty winds, thunderstorms, and rain in some places. However, the weather will remain hot and dry in other parts of the country.

Read Pakistan braces for early July monsoon with &#39;above-normal&#39; rains predicted

Rawalpindi and its surrounding areas have recently experienced their first pre-monsoon rain, signalling the potential danger of monsoon floods in Nullah Leh and other rain drains.

This heavy rain, which fell on June&nbsp;17 night, has already stressed the administration and indicated the start of the flood season, which runs from June 15 to August 15.

The heavy rainfall caused significant inflows into Rawal, Simli, and Khanpur dams, which supply water to Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This influx of water has alleviated the anticipated summer water crisis that was expected this month.

However, the cleaning and desilting of the 18 km Nullah Leh and ten major rain drains had not been completed before the monsoon season, as work was temporarily halted due to the Eid ul Adha holidays.]]>
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			<title>Sudden showers bring relief to Karachi after scorching heat</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 24 17:49:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Moderate to light showers hit several neighbourhoods; more rain expected, say meteorologists]]>
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				<![CDATA[After enduring a day of intense heat and humidity, residents of Karachi were greeted with sudden showers in various parts of the city by the evening, bringing much-needed relief.

The rainfall began in the suburbs, affecting areas like the M-9 Motorway and Gulshan-e-Maymar. It then moved towards Surjani, Federal B Area, and Manghopir, where heavy rain was reported.

Moderate to light showers were experienced in several neighbourhoods, including New Karachi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Karachi, Bahadurabad, areas surrounding Hassan Square, Saddar, Kala Pul, and Bizerta Line.

In some parts of Karachi, residents witnessed light drizzle and mist, with cool winds recorded in Orangi Town.

Read also: Pre-monsoon rain rings alarm in Pindi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) attributed the rainfall on Friday evening to the effects of a western disturbance, noting the possibility of more rain in the suburbs and other parts of the city in the coming days.

However, the rain also led to disruptions. Media reports indicate that the power supply was affected in Liaquatabad C-1 Area and Surjani following the downpour.

Rain is also to be expected in the federal capital Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other parts of the country over the next 24 hours.

According to PMD, strong winds and rain have already begun in various parts of the country. Over the next 24 hours, most areas of the country are expected to experience strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rain.

In northeastern Balochistan, Punjab, Islamabad, K-P, AJK, and G-B, there may be gusty winds, thunderstorms, and rain in some places. However, the weather will remain hot and dry in other parts of the country.]]>
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			<title>Landslides kill nine as Bangladesh  lashed by rain</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 24 21:03:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Schools turned into shelters, more than million people stranded in northern areas]]>
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				<![CDATA[Torrential rains in Bangladesh have triggered landslides burying alive at least nine people and forcing thousands to flee to higher ground, police and government officials in the low-lying nation said Wednesday.

Schools have been turned into shelters for those abandoning their homes to rising river waters, while more than a million people have been stranded in northern areas.

Bangladesh, a nation of around 170 million people, is among the countries most vulnerable to disasters and climate change, according to the Global Climate Risk Index.

The annual monsoon rains cause widespread destruction every year, but experts say climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme weather events.

&ldquo;At least 700,000 people have been stranded by flash floods and heavy rains in Sylhet district, and another 500,000 people in neighbouring Sunamganj district,&rdquo; Abu Ahmed Siddique, commissioner of Bangladesh&rsquo;s northeastern Sylhet district, told AFP.

Those killed in landslides were in the southeastern Cox&rsquo;s Bazar district.

Eight were Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar, and the other was from Bangladesh, said Amir Jafar, a police official in command of security in the camps.

&ldquo;They were sleeping in their shelters when heavy rains overnight triggered the landslides in five spots of the camps,&rdquo; Jafar told AFP. &ldquo;They were buried under the mud.&rdquo;

He said hundreds of refugees had been moved from areas deemed at risk. &ldquo;The rain is still going on,&rdquo; he said.

About one million Rohingya live in makeshift shelters of bamboo and tarpaulins in dozens of scattered camps cut out of cleared forest land on the slopes of small hills, where landslides are a regular threat.

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			<title>Pakistan braces for early July monsoon with 'above-normal' rains predicted</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 24 15:27:02 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PMD predicts rains driven by medium-level pressure system forming over the Arabian Sea by around June 30]]>
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				<![CDATA[As Pakistan braces for the 2024 monsoon season, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has unofficially announced its likely commencement on June 19 with &#39;above-normal&#39; rains predicted. This year&rsquo;s monsoon is crucial for replenishing water sources and boosting agricultural productivity, essential for sustaining Pakistan&rsquo;s economy through increased exports.

Weather experts predict an early monsoon arrival in Karachi, starting in early July, driven by a medium-level pressure system forming over the Arabian Sea around June 30. This forecast suggests &quot;more than usual&quot; rains in southern Sindh, including Karachi. However, the PMD advises caution, acknowledging the long-term variability of such predictions.

Looking ahead, the PMD&#39;s daily forecast indicates predominantly hot and dry conditions across the country during the daytime, with possibilities of gusty winds, windstorms, and isolated rain-thunderstorms in the evening hours, particularly in northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Potohar region, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Also read:&nbsp;Precautionary measures for upcoming monsoon urged

In Karachi, intermittent rainfall is expected late Wednesday night, amidst hot and humid conditions persisting for the following 24 hours.

The PMD underscores the dual nature of the monsoon, highlighting its potential to bring both benefit and peril. While the rains are vital for the Kharif crop season and hydropower generation, excessive rainfall poses the risk of devastating floods. Recent years, notably 2022, saw unprecedented rains leading to widespread flooding, causing significant economic losses and loss of lives.

Conversely, insufficient monsoon rains can trigger drought conditions, as experienced in various periods in Pakistan&#39;s history, leading to food insecurity and environmental damage.

Reflecting on the previous year&#39;s monsoon, which began slightly later on July 3 and featured variable rainfall across regions, the PMD reports near-average rainfall in most areas, with exceptions like Gilgit-Baltistan experiencing a significant 90% increase. As preparations for the 2024 monsoon intensify, cautious optimism prevails amidst vigilance against potential flooding risks.]]>
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			<title>Eid ul Adha:  Light rain forecast for Karachi in evening</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 24 07:46:45 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said&nbsp;on Tuesday that some areas of Karachi may experience light rain tonight.

However, Karachi&#39;s weather is forecasted to stay hot and humid over the next 24 hours. The PMD reported a minimum temperature of 30&deg;C, with maximum temperatures expected to range between 35 to 37&deg;C.

Humidity levels are currently at 72%, and sea winds are blowing at speeds of 30 to 35 kilometers per hour.

Last week, the Meteorological Office predicted that most parts of Sindh would endure hot conditions until June 20.

The Regional Meteorological Center Karachi has meanwhile predicted overcast conditions with a 55% to 65% chance of light rain for some areas of Karachi&nbsp;

Additionally, the weather department noted that much of the country will experience very hot and dry weather today.

It also mentioned the likelihood of thunderstorms in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and the Potohar region.

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			<title>Sweltering Eid day forecast, rain in upper regions to follow</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 24 13:38:50 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Met Office predicts sweltering Eid, rain in upper Punjab, Kashmir, K-P on 2nd day, and in southern Punjab by 3rd day]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Met Office has predicted sweltering temperatures for the first day of Eid, followed by rain in the upper regions of Punjab, Kashmir, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on the second day.

According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Sialkot on the second day of Eid.

By the third day, the rain is likely to extend to southern Punjab.

The Director General of the Meteorological Department has indicated that monsoon rains are expected to commence in the last week of June, with heavy downpours anticipated in the final three days of the month.

There is&nbsp;a risk of flooding in streams and rivers across the country because of the rains.

Read also:&nbsp;What will the weather be like in Karachi throughout Eid ul Adha?

Meanwhile, PMD&rsquo;s Early Warning Center has forecasted hot and humid weather in Karachi throughout the three days of Eid ul Adha.

Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 35 to 37 degrees Celsius, accompanied by humidity levels of 50 to 60%.

There may be westerly or evening sea breezes between morning and afternoon hours. In other parts of Sindh, the weather is anticipated to be hot to extremely hot.

There is a chance of isolated to widespread thunderstorms in certain areas of Tharparkar district.]]>
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			<title>Punjab braces for rain showers amid Eid</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 24 07:42:01 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[DG PDMA urges citizens to consider weather conditions before planning holidays]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a weather alert to the administration in Punjab, predicting rainfall from June 20 to June 22.

According to the PDMA spokesperson, the province will experience hot and dry weather from June 16 to June 18. However, there are chances of thunderstorms and rain in most districts from June 18 to 22, particularly in the southern part of Punjab.&nbsp;

Three days earlier, PDMA also forecasted the&nbsp;first spell of monsoon rain to hit&nbsp; southern Sindh, including Karachi.

Director General PDMA, Irfan Ali, advised the administration to stay alert and urged citizens to consider weather conditions while preparing for Eid-ul-Adha. He also recommended staying updated on weather forecasts if planning to travel during the holidays.

Earlier this month, the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of its drainage directorate.

The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) also organized a panel discussion last week where speakers emphasised the urgent need for precautionary measures ahead of the upcoming monsoon season.]]>
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			<title>Pakistan cricket team trains indoor before decider against Ireland</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 24 14:15:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[National cricket team opted for light indoor physical training and a friendly game of football]]>
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				<![CDATA[As the Pakistan cricket team prepares in Florida for their decisive final group match in the T20 World Cup against Ireland on June 16, inclement weather has forced a strategic shift in their training regime.

Unfavourable weather conditions disrupted Pakistan&#39;s initial plans for an outdoor practice session. Instead of risking further disruptions, the national cricket team opted for light indoor physical training and a friendly game of football.

This decision was made to ensure the players remained active and engaged despite the challenging weather.





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Reports indicate that the team ended their practice session early due to persistent rain showers. Rather than proceeding to the stadium, they utilised facilities at a local club for their indoor activities.

Read also: Rain threatens T20 World Cup matches in Florida, Pakistan&#39;s hopes hang in balance

In addition to adjusting their training schedule, the Pakistani cricketers participated in a cricket clinic for local children. They interacted with young enthusiasts, sharing valuable insights and skills while fostering a positive community engagement.

With their sights set on advancing to the Super Eight stage, the upcoming match against Ireland holds critical importance for Pakistan. The team faces a must-win situation to keep their tournament hopes alive.





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Additionally, their fate hinges on the outcome of today&rsquo;s match between the USA and Ireland. Pakistan needs Ireland to beat the USA today in order to progress. Should rain interfere and both teams earn a point each, Pakistan faces elimination from the tournament.

The final league match against Ireland, also faces the threat of being affected by rain.]]>
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			<title>Rain threatens T20 World Cup matches in Florida, Pakistan's hopes hang in balance</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 24 19:20:49 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[If Friday's encounter between the USA and Ireland is washed out, Pakistan will be out of the tournament]]>
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				<![CDATA[The upcoming T20 World Cup matches in Florida are under threat due to continuous rainfall and flooding in South Florida. The state has declared an emergency following record rainfall, which has led to severe flooding, with more rain expected.

The Lauderhill Cricket Stadium and surrounding areas are inundated with water, putting the scheduled Friday match between the USA and Ireland at risk. The persistent rain could also dampen Pakistan&#39;s remaining hopes in the tournament.

If Friday&#39;s encounter between the USA and Ireland is washed out, Pakistan will be out of the tournament.

The Babar Azam-led side has managed just one win from three matches so far, beating Canada after losses to the United States and India.

Heavy rain is forecast for Thursday and Friday in South Florida. The downpours have already caused flooding, disrupted traffic, and led to cars floating and some homes being submerged. Even a brief period of heavy rain could exacerbate the flooding situation, according to the meteorological department.

Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, and refrain from unnecessary travel. Due to the weather conditions, practice sessions for the teams from Pakistan, the USA, and Ireland have been cancelled.

The critical clash between the USA and Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled for Friday, June 14, at Central Broward Stadium in Florida, is now uncertain. The USA has had a mixed performance, with wins against Canada and Pakistan but a loss to India. Ireland, on the other hand, has struggled, losing both of their initial matches.

The Central Broward Stadium has been favourable for batting, with teams batting first winning 11 out of 18 matches. However, the ongoing weather conditions may significantly impact the upcoming matches.

The national team now need to beat Ireland and have other results go their way to advance. However, the weather in Lauderhill, Florida could play spoilsport.

The Sri Lanka vs Nepal match on June 11 was washed out without a ball bowled due to heavy rain. More thunderstorms are forecast over the next week, with a 91% chance of rain during the USA vs Ireland match on June 14.

If that game is abandoned, the USA would earn a point and secure qualification, eliminating Pakistan.

There is also a 47% chance of rain for the Pakistan vs Ireland clash two days later. Pakistan&rsquo;s path to the Super 8 requires the following outcomes:

June 14: Ireland to beat USA

June 15: India to beat Canada

June 16: Pakistan to beat Ireland

Even then, Pakistan and USA could be tied on four points, making net run rate the deciding factor.

Pakistan would likely need to beat Ireland by a huge margin while hoping the USA loses heavily to India and Ireland.

After shock losses to the USA and India, Pakistan kept their campaign alive by beating Canada on June 11. But the weather in Florida threatens to halt their progress, in what would be a major disappointment for the 2009 champions.]]>
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			<title>PMD forecast ‘more than usual’ rain to hit from June 19</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 24 07:25:10 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Moonsoon rains expected in southern Sindh, isolated thunderstorms in Gilgit-Baltistan]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Tuesday the first spell of monsoon rain to hit parts of the country after June 19, according to Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz. He noted that southern Sindh, including Karachi, is expected to receive heavy rainfall.

Sarfaraz added that there is no chance of rain in the plain areas on Eid ul Adha, with a more precise forecast to be predicted ahead of the spell.

The PMD&#39;s weekly weather forecast predicts hot and dry weather in most parts of Pakistan, with very hot conditions in central and southern plains. Partly cloudy weather with light rain or thunderstorms is expected in isolated areas of Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening and night.

Last month, Pakistan endured a severe heat wave, with temperatures in southern Sindh reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned that the heat wave would continue in parts of Sindh and Punjab in June.

Yesterday, the PMD anticipated the temperatures to gradually rise, with the provincial capital experiencing a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 43 degrees Celsius today. The met department also forecasted a potential increase in temperature to 46 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

In Karachi, residents experienced some relief on June 7 when drizzle brought temperatures down slightly. Areas that received light showers included Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Road, and Gulistan-e-Johar, as well as Surjani Town, Scheme 33, Hawksbay, Baldia Town, Maripur, and Nazimabad.

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			<title>Rain brings respite for heat-stricken citizens</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 24 18:51:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Scores of citizens especially kids flock outside to enjoy cool showers]]>
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				<![CDATA[After weeks of relentless heat waves and rise in temperatures, the federal capital, like other parts of the country, received isolated rain of moderate intensity on Wednesday, bringing relief to the heat-stricken people.

A good number of people flocked outside to enjoy the cool showers, with children splashing in the puddles and adults walking in the rain to welcome the respite after the sweltering heat. The city experienced weeks-long hot weather conditions that restricted many within homes to prevent the side effects.

The isolated rain of light to moderate intensity accompanied by wind started in the capital city in the afternoon and continued with gaps compelling citizens to come out and enjoy the pleasant weather after many days.

&ldquo;The long-awaited rain has provided relief as the past few weeks have been unbearable due to the heat wave conditions. We can finally sleep comfortably at night,&rdquo; said Zahid Shah of the G-8 sector. &ldquo;We are going to visit some recreational spot to enjoy the cool weather as children were fed up staying at home for so many days during their vacations amid the heat wave,&rdquo; he added.

The weather forecast reveals that cooler temperatures will persist this week, giving the city a much-needed break from the extreme heat. &ldquo;It appears the city has embraced normalcy after so many hot days reviving its natural beauty and spreading a sense of communal joy,&rdquo; Asifa Batool, a young girl enjoying rainy weather with her friends, commented. &ldquo;Since the start of summer vacations, we were restricted to our homes following the advice of our parents to prevent the scorching heat. Even we didn&#39;t participate in the summer camps owing to the hot weather. Now we can move outside and spend some joyful days.&rdquo;

Published in The Express Tribune, June 6th, 2024.]]>
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			<title>Sea breeze brings respite to sweltering Karachi</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 24 07:45:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Sea breeze recorded at 39.6 kilometers per hour, possibility of increasing to 48.6 kilometers per hour]]>
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				<![CDATA[After an intense heatwave, a strong sea breeze swept through Karachi on Tuesday and is expected to continue through tomorrow.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD),&nbsp;the sea breeze in Karachi was recorded at 39.6 kilometers per hour (22 nautical miles) today, with a possibility of increasing to 48.6 kilometers per hour (27 nautical miles).

A day earlier, the PMD forecast&nbsp;a three-day heatwave in the city from May 29 to May 31 (Wednesday to Friday), during which temperatures may exceed 42 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;Due to increased humidity, the heat may feel even more intense.

During this period, sea breezes will remain inactive, humidity levels will hover around 55%, and temperatures will remain high.

On Monday, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 55%.

Read Mercury soars to 39.5&deg;C as PMD warns of &lsquo;partial&rsquo; heatwave in Karachi

A weather system bringing dust storms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain is expected to provide relief from severe heatwave conditions in the upper parts of the country from May 28 (today) to June 1, according to the PMD.

Starting from today evening and continuing through June 1, a shallow westerly wave will influence the upper regions of the country, ushering in duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain.

This weather system is anticipated to mitigate the intense heat, offering relief to the heat-stricken populace.

Balochistan will experience dust storms and thunderstorms till May 29, affecting areas including Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Sherani, and Barkhan.

Similar weather conditions with isolated rain are also to persist in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, especially&nbsp;in districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and several others.]]>
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			<title>Heatwave conditions to subside as rain expected in parts of country</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 24 15:53:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PMD says heatwave-like conditions to persist in central and southern parts of Pakistan]]>
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				<![CDATA[A weather system bringing duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain is expected to provide relief from severe heatwave conditions in the upper parts of the country from May 28 to June 1, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

Starting from the evening of May 28 and continuing through June 1, a shallow westerly wave will influence the upper regions of the country, ushering in duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain.

This weather system is anticipated to mitigate the intense heat, offering relief to the heat-stricken populace.

Balochistan will experience duststorms and thunderstorms from the night of May 27 to May 29, affecting areas including Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Sherani, and Barkhan.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, similar weather conditions with isolated rain are forecasted from the evening of May 28 to June 1 in districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and several others.

Read more:&nbsp;Rain forecast for Balochistan, Sindh

Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, encompassing regions like Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, and Hunza, from the evening of May 28 to June 1.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and other areas, will see comparable weather patterns during this period.

Punjab/Islamabad will experience duststorms and isolated rain from the evening of May 28 to June 1, affecting cities such as Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, and Faisalabad, among others.

Meanwhile, in Sindh, duststorms and gusty winds are expected to hit Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and Hyderabad on May 28 and 29.

The PMD has advised farmers to manage their crops accordingly to avoid damage. The department also cautioned that the anticipated duststorms, windstorms, and lightning could disrupt daily routines and potentially damage standing crops, electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.

While the severe heatwave conditions are predicted to ease in the upper regions from May 28, heatwave-like conditions will persist in central and southern parts of the country. Daytime temperatures in these areas are expected to remain 3-4 degrees Celsius above normal.

The public is advised to limit unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight. Authorities have been urged to stay vigilant and implement necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during this heatwave spell.]]>
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			<title>Severe wind storm, lightning claim six lives in Punjab</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 24 05:03:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[DG PDMA announces financial assistance to the families of the victims]]>
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				<![CDATA[A devastating wind storm and lightning strikes have claimed the lives of at least six citizens and left five others injured across Punjab.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the fatalities were reported from the districts of Sialkot and Rawalpindi.

In a telephonic communication with the deputy commissioners (DCs) of the affected districts, DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia issued directives to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured. He also announced that financial assistance would be provided to the families of the deceased.

&quot;The loss of human lives is extremely regrettable. Combating natural calamities is only possible with joint and mutual cooperation,&quot; Kathia stated.

He stressed the need for all organisations, including rescue services, to remain on high alert.

Kathia further relayed Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz&#39;s strict instructions that any negligence or irresponsibility will not be tolerated.

He urged the public to stay indoors during bad weather and to avoid unnecessary travel. &quot;Stay in safe places during thunderstorms and avoid going under the open sky,&quot; he advised.

In the wake of this incident, the PDMA spokesperson reminded citizens to call the PDMA helpline at 1129 in case of emergencies.

In a related development, given the Pakistan Meteorological Department&#39;s forecast of potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in K-P and G-B, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued directives to the provincial disaster management authorities of K-P and G-B.

The department predicts that GLOF, severe floods, landslides, and strong winds are likely to increase in the mountainous regions of K-P and G-B from May 21 to 27.

In response, the NDMA has instructed all disaster management authorities to maintain full communication with relevant departments.

The NDMA has directed the pre-deployment and provision of necessary equipment and inventory in case of obstructions, road closures, and damage, ensuring the availability of emergency personnel at vulnerable locations.

Authorities are also to alert local communities, tourists, and travellers about high-risk areas and advise against unnecessary travel and movement in advance.

Furthermore, the NDMA has instructed that concerned departments organise mock exercises to ensure timely evacuation of people in at-risk areas, aiming to protect lives and property when needed.]]>
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			<title>Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 24 07:00:21 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Rain spell cuts off key roads in Ghor province]]>
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				<![CDATA[At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday.

Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaem, the head of the information department for the central Ghor province, told Reuters that there was no information about how many people were injured in the rain spell that began on Friday, which had also cut off many key roads to the area.]]>
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			<title>Rains in southern Brazil kill at least 39, some 70 still missing</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 24 10:55:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Heavy rains battering Brazil&#39;s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 39 people, local authorities said on Friday, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens still have not been accounted for.

Rio Grande do Sul&#39;s civil defense authority said 68 people were still missing and at least 24,000 had been displaced as the storms affected more than half of the 497 cities in the state, which borders Uruguay and Argentina.

&quot;These numbers can still materially change over the following days as we gain access to more regions&quot;, Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite told reporters.

In several towns, streets essentially turned into rivers, with roads and bridges destroyed. The storm also triggered landslides and the partial collapse of a dam structure at a small hydroelectric power plant.

A second dam in the city of Bento Goncalves is also at risk of collapsing, authorities said, ordering people who live nearby to evacuate.

In Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the Guaiba river broke its banks, and flooded streets blocked access to the city&#39;s historic central neighborhoods.

The state is at a geographical meeting point between tropical and polar atmospheres, which has created a weather pattern with periods of intense rains and others of drought.

Local scientists believe the pattern has been intensifying due to climate change.

Heavy rains had already hit Rio Grande do Sul&nbsp;last September, as an extratropical cyclone caused floods that killed more than 50 people.

That came after more than two years of a persistent drought due to the La Nina phenomenon, with only scarce showers.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traveled&nbsp;to the state on Thursday to visit affected locations and discuss rescue efforts with the governor.

Back in Brasilia, Lula vowed on Friday that his government would support local rescue and reconstruction efforts.

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			<title>Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 24 16:26:21 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Flooding wreaked havoc in select areas of Dubai, prompting the cancellation of 13 flights and diverting five others]]>
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				<![CDATA[Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks after record downpours that experts linked to climate change.

A lightning storm with high winds swept across the oil-rich monarchy overnight, with more than 50 millimetres (two inches) of rain falling before 8:00 am in some areas, the National Centre of Meteorology said.

Flooding was seen in some parts of financial hub Dubai, and the city&#39;s airport, the world&#39;s busiest by international passenger traffic, cancelled 13 flights and diverted five, a spokesperson said.

State-owned, Dubai-based Emirates and sister airline flydubai both warned passengers of delays, as schools switched to remote learning and public-sector offices closed.

Read more:&nbsp;Dubai begins construction of &#39;world&#39;s largest&#39; airport terminal

But the rains were not on the scale of April 16, when a record 259.5 mm of rain left four people dead, blocked major roads for days and forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights.

On Thursday, little traffic was seen on Dubai&#39;s normally heaving, six-lane highways, and cars were abandoned on flooded roads near the sprawling Ibn Battuta mall.

Trucks pumping water were stationed in several flooded areas, as Dubai&#39;s drainage is often unable to cope with large-scale rainfall.

Last month&#39;s downpour, which also killed 21 people in neighbouring Oman, was the heaviest in the UAE, a majority-expatriate federation of seven sheikhdoms, since records began in 1949.

World Weather Attribution, a network of scientists that assesses the role of climate change in extreme weather events, found the deluge was &quot;most likely&quot; exacerbated by global warming caused by burning fossil fuels.]]>
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