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Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan's Punjab issues fresh rain alert after 21 killed by storms last month
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Monday issued a fresh alert about rains and strong, dusty winds in the province from June 2 till June 5, days after thunderstorms killed nearly two dozen people in Pakistan's most populous province. Thunderstorms killed at least 21 people and injured more than 100 others in Punjab as moist currents penetrated upper parts of Pakistan late last month, according to national and provincial disaster management authorities. More rains and gusty winds are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar districts. 'Citizens should stay in safe places to protect themselves from lightning. The public should never go out under the open sky during thunderstorms and storms,' the PDMA quoted its Director-General Irfan Ali Kathia as saying. Due to possible rains, it said, the intensity of heat will decrease during the three-day Eid Al-Adha festival, which begins on Saturday. Kathia said the PDMA has alerted the district administrations as well as health, irrigation, construction and communications, local government and livestock departments. Pakistan has seen erratic changes in its weather patterns which have led to frequent heat waves, untimely rains, storms, cyclones and droughts in recent years. Scientists have blamed the events on human-driven climate change. Thunderstorms last month also claimed more than 10 lives, while 30 others sustained injuries in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan's northwest, according to provincial authorities. In 2022, devastating floods, blamed on human-driven climate change, killed more than 1,700 Pakistanis, affected another 33 million and caused the country over $30 billion in economic losses.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Drop in Chenab inflows as India weaponises water
High water level threatens the bridge over the Chenab river in Sialkot. The PDMA has issued a red alert to all government agencies and departments to take precautionary measures to avert losses. PHOTO: PPI A sharp reduction of 91,000 cusecs in water flows from India into the Chenab River has been observed over the past two days, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) said on Saturday. According to the data, the water inflow at the Chenab River's Marala Headworks stood at 98,200 cusecs on May 29. However, it fell drastically to 44,800 cusecs a day later. By Saturday, the inflow further plunged to just 7,200 cusecs, with no water being discharged downstream. The low levels marked an overall reduction of 91,000 cusecs at Marala Headworks in a matter of two days. However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department's Flood Forecasting Division categorised the water flow at Marala Barrage as "normal", noting a continuing downward trend. It is pertinent to note that this is not the first disruption this month. On May 5, just before a spike in military tensions between the two neighbours, India had virtually halted water releases into Pakistan from the Chenab without issuing any prior notice. Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a strong statement, denouncing India's attempts to weaponise water. He warned that Pakistan would not tolerate any breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) or any actions endangering millions for the sake of narrow political agendas. "Pakistan would not allow Delhi to cross the red line by holding the IWT in abeyance and endangering millions of lives for narrow political gains," the prime minister said.
Arab News
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Heavy rains, thunderstorms claim more than 25 lives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains and thunderstorms have killed eight people in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, authorities said on Friday, taking the nationwide death from rain-related incidents to at least 26. Moist currents have penetrated Pakistan over the past one week and under the influence of this weather system, isolated heavy rains and hail and thunderstorms have lashed several areas in upper and central parts of the country. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said fresh downpours, which began on May 27, have damaged 25 homes in Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Shangla, Swat, Torghar, Mohmand, Mansehra and Haripur, killing eight and injuring 21 people. 'Among the deceased are five men, two women, and a child,' the PDMA said in a statement. 'The injured include ten men, five women and six children.' Earlier this week, Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority chief Irfan Ali Kathia confirmed heavy rains had killed 18 people and injured 110 people in the eastern province. Pakistan has seen erratic changes in its weather patterns which have led to frequent heat waves, untimely rains, storms, cyclones and droughts in recent years. Scientists have blamed the events on human-driven climate change. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast that the current spell of rains will continue till May 31. 'PDMA has instructed local administrations to provide immediate support to affected families and ensure that the injured receive proper medical care,' the KP authority said. 'Citizens are urged to report any emergencies by calling 1700.' In 2022, devastating floods, blamed on human-driven climate change, killed more than 1,700 Pakistanis, affected another 33 million and caused the country over $30 billion in economic losses.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
At least 20 killed in Pakistan as storms, heavy rain batter Punjab
At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistan's Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province on Saturday (May 25, 2025) evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of over 13 crore occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated houses or getting trapped under fallen billboards. "At least 20 people, including children, were killed and over 150 injured in various parts of Punjab in incidents related to powerful windstorms and heavy rains," the provincial government said on Sunday. The gusty winds and hail also hit the capital, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, causing extensive damage to crops and power lines. However, no casualty was reported there. Storms accompanied by heavy rainfall led to water accumulation in several low-lying areas and trees falling at multiple spots. A private airline flight FL-842 from Karachi to Lahore also narrowly escaped a disaster when it was caught in severe turbulence while landing at Lahore airport. Videos of passengers aboard the plane reciting Quran verses went viral on social media. They were seen crying and praying for a safe landing. As the plane couldn't land at the airport because of the turbulent weather, the air traffic control advised the pilot to take the plane back to Karachi. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, three people died each in Lahore and Jhelum, two each in Sialkot and Muzaffargarh and one person each in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Multan, Rajanpur, Hafizabad, Mianwali, Jhang Gujranwala and Layyah as the walls and roofs of the houses collapsed and trees fell on them. Over two dozen incidents of the fall of solar panels and billboards were also reported. Motorway Police closed several motorways due to safety concerns.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
20 killed, over 150 injured as heavy rains, windstorm batter Pakistan
At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistan's Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province on Saturday storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of over 13 crore occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated houses or getting trapped under fallen "At least 20 people, including children, were killed and over 150 injured in various parts of Punjab in incidents related to powerful windstorms and heavy rains," the provincial government said on gusty winds and hail also hit the capital, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, causing extensive damage to crops and power lines. However, no casualty was reported accompanied by heavy rainfall led to water accumulation in several low-lying areas and trees falling at multiple spots.A private airline flight FL-842 from Karachi to Lahore also narrowly escaped a disaster when it was caught in severe turbulence while landing at Lahore of passengers aboard the plane reciting Quran verses went viral on social media. They were seen crying and praying for a safe landing. As the plane couldn't land at the airport because of the turbulent weather, the air traffic control advised the pilot to take the plane back to to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab, three people died each in Lahore and Jhelum, two each in Sialkot and Muzaffargarh and one person each in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Multan, Rajanpur, Hafizabad, Mianwali, Jhang Gujranwala and Layyah as the walls and roofs of the houses collapsed and trees fell on two dozen incidents of the fall of solar panels and billboards were also Police closed several motorways due to safety Watch IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
