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Arab News
06-08-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Dozens rescued as monsoon floods hit Pakistani capital, Punjab province on high alert
ISLAMABAD: Heavy monsoon rains battered parts of Punjab and Islamabad over the past 24 hours, prompting rescue operations in the capital and a flood alert in riverine areas across the province, according to official statements on Wednesday. In its latest monsoon update, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned of continued rainfall in most districts until August 7, marking the sixth spell of the current monsoon season. The ongoing downpours come as Pakistan deals with seasonal flooding and has already recorded 303 rain-related deaths, including 164 in Punjab alone, since the beginning of the season on June 26. 'In the last 24 hours, 86mm of rainfall was recorded in Gujrat, 37mm in Narowal, 28mm in Multan, 27mm in Dera Ghazi Khan and 22mm in Jhelum,' the PDMA said in a statement, adding that rain was also reported in Sialkot, Attock, Mangla, Murree, Rawalpindi, Layyah, Mianwali and Kot Addu. 'All district administrations have been directed to remain on alert,' the statement quoted PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia as saying. 'We urge citizens to take precautions and not let children near rivers, canals or flooded streams.' Meanwhile, rescue teams in Islamabad evacuated more than 40 residents after floodwaters entered homes in Chattha Bakhtawar, a low-lying area in the capital. The spillway of Rawal Dam was opened at 11:00 AM after the water level reached 1,750.90 feet, according to a notice issued by Islamabad authorities. Residents were also advised to stay away from surrounding water bodies and take necessary safety measures. The PDMA said the flow of water remained normal in all major rivers including the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej, with only a low-level flood reported at Tarbela on the Indus River. Tarbela Dam is currently 95 percent full, while Mangla stands at 62 percent. Indian dams across the eastern rivers, according to the statement, are reported to be 56 percent full. Since the start of the monsoon season, 727 people have been injured, 563 houses completely destroyed, and 428 livestock perished in rain-related incidents in Pakistan. In the past 24 hours, three more people were reported injured due to monsoon-related accidents. Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) said no injuries were reported during Tuesday's flood rescue in Chattha Bakhtawar, where 12 emergency personnel responded within a short span to the residents' call, evacuating up to 45 people. Emergency officers confirmed the operation was completed and the area had been cleared.
Times of Oman
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Kerala: Heavy rains in Kannur, Kakkad river water-level rises; several areas waterlogged
Kochi: After heavy rains lashed Kannur (in Kerala) on Friday, the water level of the Kakkad river rose, leading to waterlogged areas in parts of the coastal city. Waterlogged roads slowed down traffic, and commuters faced significant difficulty. Many districts of the state received heavy rainfall, disrupting everyday life and causing waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today. Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall. The IMD stated, "Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025." District administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday). The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centres, madrassas, and special coaching classes. With an Orange alert in effect for Ernakulam, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges. Anganwadis and tuition centers will also remain closed, as confirmed by District Collector NSK Umesh. All educational institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres, will remain closed in Kasaragod on Friday. Exams previously scheduled will be conducted as planned. The District Collector declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, summer coaching camps, religious study centres, and tuition centres in Kottayam. MG University has postponed all exams scheduled for May 30. Pre-scheduled exams in other institutions will proceed. In Thrissur, due to heavy rains, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including CBSE, ICSE schools, anganwadis, tuition centers, and professional colleges. However, scheduled examinations and interviews will not be postponed. All educational institutions, including professional colleges, madrassas, tuition centres, and training institutes, will remain closed in Idukki. Residential schools and colleges are exempted. Summer coaching classes are not permitted. School heads are instructed to conduct catch-up classes, including online sessions. In Wayanad, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres. Residential educational institutions are excluded from the holiday. In Pathanamthitta, owing to continued rain, all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres, will remain shut on Friday. Palakkad District Collector declared a holiday for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres. Residential schools and colleges are excluded. In Kuttanad Taluk of Alappuzha district, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres, due to persistent rainfall and ongoing alerts. Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.
