On August 30, 2025, Sindh authorities sounded the alarm as floodwaters from Punjab threaten 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has activated its disaster response machinery, preparing for a potential deluge expected to hit on September 2 or 3. Torrential monsoon rains and water released...
On August 30, 2025, officials announced that Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, will reopen within days, following a swift restoration after devastating floods. Heavy monsoon rains and water released from India’s dams caused the Ravi River to overflow, submerging the sacred Sikh site under 10 to 12 feet of water on August 27. Under...
Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural heart, now faces a dire crisis. Floodwaters from the Ravi River have surged into Shahdara and Saifn, submerging nearby settlements like Farrukhabad, Aziz Colony, Badami Bagh, and Chuhng. Consequently, the situation has grown alarming, with water levels rising rapidly. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders, and residents are fleeing their homes to...
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the Ravi River in Shahdara on Thursday to assess the ongoing flood crisis triggered by heavy rainfall and water releases from India. She boarded a boat to closely monitor the rising water levels and evaluate safety measures, demonstrating her hands-on approach to managing the emergency. Her visit comes...
Pakistan is grappling with catastrophic floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains since June 26, 2025, claiming 802 lives and injuring 1,088 people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The deluge has ravaged multiple provinces, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting the highest toll at 479 deaths, followed by Punjab with 165. The floods have destroyed...
Heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from dams in India have triggered severe flooding at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, a sacred Sikh pilgrimage site. On August 27, 2025, floodwaters from the swollen Ravi River inundated the historic shrine, submerging parts of the complex and the Kartarpur Corridor, which connects the gurdwara...
Relentless monsoon rains and water releases from India have triggered high flood warnings for the Ravi and Chenab rivers in Punjab, Pakistan, as of August 26, 2025. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) report that water levels are rising rapidly, threatening low-lying areas in districts like Sialkot, Gujrat, and...
Sialkot, Pakistan, is grappling with severe urban flooding following nonstop rainfall since the night of August 25, 2025. The deluge has overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure, leaving major areas without electricity, gas, or water supply. Local reports describe streets submerged, homes inundated, and residents struggling to cope with the crisis. The Chenab River, already swollen from...
Catastrophic floods from the River Sutlej have wreaked havoc across Kasur district in Punjab, Pakistan, submerging over 30 villages and destroying 3,000 acres of crops, including rice, maize, and millet. Protective embankments at Walewala and Arifki collapsed, allowing floodwaters to surge into homes and farmlands, cutting off ground connections and displacing hundreds of families. India’s...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sounded the alarm for Karachi and Hyderabad, warning of heavy rainfall from August 24 to 28 that could spark urban flooding, power outages, and widespread disruptions. As the monsoon season intensifies, authorities urge residents to prepare immediately to ensure safety. The NDMA’s advisory, released on August 22, 2025,...