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Times of Oman
17-07-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Pakistan: Over 60 dead in Punjab as torrential rains trigger emergency; CM Maryam calls for cooperation
Lahore: A state of emergency was declared in several districts of Punjab on Thursday after heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods and claimed at least 63 lives across the province in the past 24 hours, Dawn reported, citing rescue officials and local authorities. According to Dawn, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier issued a warning of torrential rains with wind-thundershowers across the country, expected to last till July 17. Wasa Director General Tayyab Farid told Dawn that "rivers have overflowed due to heavy rains in Rawalpindi, Chakwal and surrounding areas," leading to widespread flooding. A spokesperson of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed to Dawn that 63 people had died and 290 were injured in rain-related incidents across the province within 24 hours. "At least 15 were reported dead in Lahore, nine in Faisalabad, five in Sahiwal, three in Pakpattan, and nine in Okara," the official said. Families of the deceased will receive compensation from the government, the PDMA spokesperson said. "A rain emergency has been imposed in different areas of Punjab due to unusual torrential rains and a flood situation," Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said in a post on X, as quoted by Dawn. CM Maryam said that she had issued directives to alert the public through sirens and announcements and urged people to cooperate with local authorities and take necessary safety precautions. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from power lines and open manholes, said Wasa DG Farid. Dawn reported that the PMD also issued a flood alert for the Gawalmandi and Kattarian bridges in Rawalpindi as the water level in the Leh Nullah continued to rise. In view of the growing risk, Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia urged residents of low-lying areas near Leh Nullah to "cooperate with the administration if evacuation becomes necessary," Dawn stated. He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone gathering or bathing near the water body. The PDMA also announced a local holiday in Rawalpindi due to the flood emergency. In Jhelum district, rescue operations were ongoing to evacuate citizens trapped in floodwaters across several villages, including Dhok Badar, Dhok Shah Arif, Sohawa, Rasoolpur, Chak Muhammad and Bhampar, according to Rescue Punjab spokesperson Farooq Ahmed, Dawn reported. "Pakistan army personnel and rescue teams are currently rushing the citizens to safe locations," Ahmed said, adding that 57 people had been rescued so far with more than 50 boats deployed. Chakwal district recorded 400 millimetres of rain in 10 hours due to a cloudburst, triggering flash floods across the area, Dawn reported citing a PDMA statement. "The PDMA assured the district administration of support in rescue and relief efforts and is personally overseeing the rescue operation until all citizens are safely evacuated," DG PDMA Kathia told Dawn. District Commissioner Quratul Ain Malik said that the relevant rescue departments -- including Wasa, Rescue 1122, and civil defence teams -- were actively overseeing evacuation efforts. Relief arrangements have also been made in hospitals and public buildings, Malik added. In Mandi Bahauddin, heavy rainfall led to the death of a 10-year-old boy, Shah Hussain, who drowned while bathing in rainwater. Dawn reported that two other children -- Qasim, 08, and Huzaifa, 06 -- were electrocuted during the downpour. Nine others were injured after the roofs of three houses collapsed in separate incidents. Major roads and areas like College Chowk, Pindi Purani, and Jail Chowk remained submerged under two to four feet of water, Dawn added. In Islamabad, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and district administration were placed on high alert on the instructions of CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa. "Field teams should provide all possible assistance to citizens in case of an emergency," he said. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) forecasted more rain over the next 24 hours, warning of thunderstorms in several districts of Punjab including Lahore, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Khushab, Sargodha, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Hafizabad, Dawn reported. Pakistan faces regular monsoon flooding from June to September, often resulting in deadly landslides, infrastructure damage and large-scale displacement, particularly in densely populated or poorly drained regions.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dylan Efron Is Ready for Girlfriend Courtney and Boston Rob's Wife Amber Mariano to Become Friends
Is it time to turn this bromance into double dates? As Dylan Efron and Boston Rob's friendship continues to bring joy to Traitors fans, Efron revealed he hasn't met fellow Survivor icon Amber Mariano — but is ready to make it happen. 'At this point, Amber and my girlfriend, Courtney, need to get their own trip,' Efron, 33, said with a laugh while speaking to Us Weekly at Wasa's Camp Crunch on Governors Island in New York City. 'We need to get them together 'cause they're getting pretty jealous of each other.' As a Survivor fan, Efron was well aware of both Rob and Amber's love story and gameplay. He bonded with Rob in the castle on season 3 of The Traitors, and the twosome have been meeting up all over the country for events. 'It is pretty hilarious. My girlfriend was saying it the other day. She's just like, 'You have the weirdest life.' If you would've told me when I was watching Survivor, 'I'm gonna meet that guy and be friends,' she would've laughed,' Efron said. 'It's pretty cool.' Dylan Efron Has 'No Issue' Being Known as Zac Efron's Brother: We 'Confuse Ourselves' on Family Phone Calls Efron and Rob's latest outing? The premiere of the new Mission: Impossible movie earlier this month. "I think the best part of Boston Rob is he doesn't act his age. He can go with the flow. We were just at this Tom Cruise premiere and everyone's, like, under 30, but he's there with us hanging out. Everyone loves him. He can kind of be a chameleon and blend into whatever setting he is in," Efron said. "If you've watched Survivor, he really is exactly what you think. And I think a lot of people, when you watch 'em on TV and you meet 'em in real life, they're different. So when you meet someone that's exactly what you think they are, it's refreshing." While at that premiere, Dylan also had a chance to talk to Cruise, who he had met with brother Zac Efron a decade prior. "I was like, 'I met you with my brother, like, 12 years ago at a pretty small dinner.' And he was like, 'Oh, my God. I remember. It was at the Chateau Marmont!'" Dylan recalled. "He remembered my brother and that's how he probably put it together, but it was pretty cool. He's the best for a reason. I worked at Warner Bros. and I was so impressed because he would show up through post-production — no actors do that. No actor is coming in once the movie wraps to make sure the movie's good, and he did that every day. He really cares about it." Dylan Efron and Courtney King Relationship Timeline: From High School to the 'Next Chapter' While Dylan had been working behind the scenes on films and with Zac on Netflix's Down to Earth With Zac Efron, he's become a star in front of the camera thanks to winning season 3 of The Traitors. For his next venture, Dylan is very open to the reality TV possibilities. "I'm down. I just want something that's a good experience. That's why I've traveled as much as I have. I've always prioritized making experiences that I can look back on the rest of my life and a lot of these shows — like Special Forces, for example. I'm not in the military. I'm never gonna know what it's like. But if you do that for two weeks, it's gonna change your life. I am interested in other shows, just whatever it is, I want to learn a new skill and have a blast," he said. When the idea of Dancing With the Stars came up, Dylan hinted it could be a possibility, saying, "I don't dance, so it would be one where I'm learning a new skill!" In case you missed it, Dylan also made headlines last month for saving two women from drowning on the beach in Miami with Traitors costar Sam Asghari. Dylan Efron Recalls Saving 2 Women From Drowning in Miami: I 'Just Sprinted Out There' "It was pretty weird because when it ended, it was one of those things that no one was recording, no one knew it happened. So I didn't think anything was gonna come of it and I didn't expect anything of it. It was just like, I'm a decent swimmer and I saw people out there, so I helped. ... Everyone's like, 'What can't he do?' And I'm like, 'Guys, it wasn't that glamorous. people needed help. I swam,'" he told Us, adding that the beachgoers had "no idea" who Dylan or Asghari were."One woman was very shell-shocked, and I just stayed with her until she caught her breath." Dylan is now used to having more eyes on him, which has also helped him find perfect opportunities for brand partnerships — like with Wasa. 'In the past, I couldn't be as selective, and now I get to be selective with who I'm working with. You can tell when it's organic — this is everything I love so it makes it much easier to speak on it,' he said, referring to the camp-style retreat, which included a Chopped-style challenge with Wasa Crispbreads (a snack that he eats often in his daily life). "We had 10 people on our team with a list of ingredients," he explained. "Our first one was Wasa Crisp Creation Cinnamon, and we put cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries and coconut shreds on it. Second one was savory, so we did Wasa Crisp Creations Sesame & Sea Salt with cottage cheese, cucumber, bagel seasoning and dill, like, our take on a New York bagel." Dylan also recorded an ASMR playlist for the brand. "I'm into it now. I wasn't sure — it was my first time doing ASMR, but it turned out so good with the cracks and the crackles of the cracker,' he said. 'Once it was all put together, it was pretty incredible." Fans can listen to Dylan's ad here and buy their own Wasa Crispbreads for their snacking needs now.
Business Recorder
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Wasa to complete 4,000ft sewer line by 30th
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) Lahore will complete the project of constructing a new sewer line from Bhati Gate to Shah Alam Chowk on the Circular Road by May 30. This was told during Wasa Lahore Managing Director Ghufran Ahmed visit to project site on Thursday to review the progress of the ongoing development projects under the Lahore Development Programme in Ravi Town. The project involved the construction of a 4,000-feet sewer line from Bhati Gate to Shah Alam Chowk; currently, the installation of a 1,400-foot sewer line on the Circular Road has been completed. The project involves laying 48-inch diameter pipes for the sewer line. On this occasion, the Wasa Lahore MD emphasised the need to accelerate the pace of work on all development projects. He stressed that projects must be completed on time and that quality should not be compromised. The convenience of the public should be prioritised during the installation of the sewer lines. He instructed the officials that concerned officers should be present on-site to monitor the work daily. He urged all involved to carry out development activities with transparency, speed and quality to ensure the successful implementation of the Chief Minister of Punjab's development vision. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
