Tag: floods
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Libya floods: 3,000 dead, 10,000 missing
Around 3,000 people have died while 10,000 are missing and 20,000 people have been displaced since heavy floods have hit eastern Libya, multiple international news outlets have said. Aid is being sent to Benghazi via plane carrying 14 tonnes of supplies and medical personnel even though the hard-hit areas are still difficult to reach. Additionally,…
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Will your city get monsoon rain in the next four days?
According to the Met Department, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate the upper parts of the country from Tuesday night, whereas a westerly wave is also likely to enter these areas today. Under the influence of these systems, rain and wind-thunderstorms are expected in different parts of Kashmir, including Neelum, Muzaffarabad,…
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PDMA warns of medium to high-level flood in Sutlej
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that River Sutlej’s water level has surged, resulting in minor flooding at Ganda Singh Wala. The current water discharge at the Ganda Singh Point is 73,000 cusecs, according to the PDMA website. Authorities from the PDMA have issued a statement stating that water levels at Ganda Singh…
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NDMA warns of potential high level of flooding in Sutlej
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning stating that the Ganda Singhwala area along the Sutlej River may experience a medium to high level of flooding within the next 24 to 48 hours, Dawn has reported. The NDMA advised the administration of flood-prone areas, particularly in the Trimmu area of the river…
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Here are some tips to remember as Cyclone Biparjoy reaches Karachi
Authorities in Karachi are on high alert as Geo reported today that residents of Defence Housing Authority have been warned to take precautionary measures after Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea moves closer to the coast. Residents are being advised to keep their basements and windows shut and call DHA helpline 1092 in case of…
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World Bank commits $213 million for Balochistan’s flood recovery and climate resilience
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has granted $213 million in funding to Balochistan for the purpose of improving livelihoods, essential services, and risk protection in communities that were affected by the devastating floods in 2022. This financial assistance is part of a larger program established in collaboration with the government to…
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Cotton production in Pakistan drops to 40-year low due to flood damage
Due to severe flooding and heavy rains during the monsoon season, Pakistan has recorded its lowest cotton production in 40 years. According to data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), the country produced 4,912,069 bales of cotton, a year-on-year decline of 34%. This low yield has caused significant challenges for the textile industry, which…
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Hadiqa Kiani has built 100 homes for flood victims in Balochistan
After devastating floods wrecked havoc in Sindh and Balochistan in 2022, singer and actor Hadiqa Kiani announced a new initiative ‘Vaseela-E-Rah’ which was set up to provide rehabilitation facilities for flood victims. Today, Kiani took to Twitter to proudly share the success of her project, having built over at least a 100 homes, a maternity…
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World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast from 4% to 2%
Due to the unstable economy and floods, the World Bank predicted that Pakistan’s economic growth would drop by half, falling by 4 per cent to 2 per cent, during the current fiscal year.
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33 candidates passed away waiting for local govt elections in Sindh
33 candidates who had filed their nominations for the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi and Hyderabad passed away waiting for the election to happen. The second phase of the local election has been postponed repeatedly. According to details provided by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), as many as 12 candidates for Union Council…