Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stern warning to builders, declaring, “No more man-made disasters.” Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, he announced plans for a special meeting to tackle illegal constructions along Pakistan’s rivers. Flood Crisis and Relief Efforts Since August 15, torrential rains and flash floods have swept through districts like...
On August 20, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to assess the devastation caused by recent floods and oversee relief efforts. Their visit began in Swat, where Federal Minister Amir Muqam welcomed them, followed by a trip to Buner, one of...
Karachi, Pakistan’s bustling financial hub, is grappling with severe flooding as heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least eight lives, according to reports from August 20, 2025. The deluge, which began on August 19, has inundated streets, disrupted power, and left residents struggling to navigate waterlogged roads. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warns that...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan has sounded the alarm for severe rainfall and potential flooding across multiple districts in Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, and other coastal and low-lying areas. The warning, issued on August 19, 2025, highlights a powerful weather system expected to bring intense rain over the next 12 to 24...
Torrential rains, flash floods, landslides, and lightning strikes have unleashed unprecedented destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, over the past 48 hours, leaving 321 people dead and communities reeling. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed the staggering toll on August 16, 2025, as rescue operations race against time to save lives and provide relief. Buner...
A government MI-17 helicopter crashed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district, killing five crew members, including two pilots, during a critical flood relief mission. The disaster unfolded as the helicopter delivered aid to flood-ravaged Bajaur, where severe weather disrupted communication and caused the crash. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur confirmed the tragedy, declaring a day of...
India released a surge of water into the Sutlej River without prior notice, triggering a low-level flood in Pakistan’s Kasur district and raising alarms about India’s water management practices. On the night of August 11, 2025, approximately 29,000 cusecs of water reached Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur, creating a low-level flood that threatens villages along...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan issued a critical landslide alert on July 22, 2025, warning of heightened risks in the northern regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to ongoing heavy monsoon rains. The alert, issued by the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), identifies specific...
Ali Khurshidi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly, has called on the provincial government and civic administration to implement preemptive measures to protect Karachi from the anticipated monsoon rains and urban flooding risks. In a statement issued from MQM-P’s Bahadurabad headquarters on July 19, 2025, Khurshidi warned that Karachi, already...
As the monsoon season intensifies in July 2025, the Sindh government has rolled out comprehensive measures to protect lives and property, prioritizing rapid response and infrastructure safety across the province. Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced that leaves for staff in local government institutions have been...