KATHMANDU: Massive flash floods struck northern Nepal near the China border on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and leaving 384 travellers reported missing as authorities launched large-scale search and rescue operations. The flooding hit the Rasuwa district, with powerful torrents and mudslides sweeping through roads, homes and other infrastructure. Nepal’s Tourism Board said 384...
A fresh spell of monsoon rains swept across parts of Punjab and Islamabad on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the heat while prompting weather authorities to issue warnings over the risk of urban flooding and landslides. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to continue over the coming...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to strengthen coordination with provincial governments and disaster management authorities to ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season. The directive came during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, where the country’s preparedness for...