Pakistan Weather News / Updates

[ghazi52]

District Buner’s death toll has risen to 237, while Swabi has recorded 42 deaths due to flash floods till now, according to PDMA. Mansehra reported 25 deaths in flash floods, landslides and roof collapse incidents. Another three people lost their lives in Battagram due to flash floods.

Abbottabad and Noshwera reported two deaths each, the PDMA report said.

Mardan, Upper Kohistan, Torghar, and South Waziristan recorded one death each.

The PDMA report said that 247 people have been injured in rain-related incidents across the province, out of which 175 are men, 38 women, and 30 children. The highest number of injuries was reported in Buner at 128.

Since August 15, a total of 3,526 houses have been damaged due to rain and flash floods, including 577 that were destroyed completely.

The number of cattle that perished during the rain was 5,727, according to the report.

PDMA spokesperson has advised the public to contact the authority’s helpline at 1700 in case of any emergency or weather updates.

PDMA’s emergency operation centre remains fully functional, the spokesperson added.

 

[Fatman17]

A lake formed by the recent glacial outburst in Gilgit-Baltistan’s (GB) Ghizer district has reduced to 40 feet and poses no danger to nearby settlements, the regional government spokesperson said.

A glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) refers to a rush of water from a glacial lake which could lead to severe flooding downstream. A Glof occurred on early Friday morning in the Talidas village of Gupis Valley, with at least 200 people being evacuated safely thanks to a shepherd’s warning.

Read more: https://www.dawn.com/news/1936884

 

[ghazi52]

Over 10,000 displaced families from Bajaur registered for relief​

Bureau Report
August 24, 2025

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has registered over 10,000 displaced families, who are accommodated at the main IDP camp in Bajaur Sports Complex and in other places, for relief.

In a statement issued here, the PMDA said that it had intensified its relief and rehabilitation operations for families displaced from Bajaur, who were currently accommodated at the main IDP camp in Bajaur Sports Complex as well as in other government-designated buildings and shelters.

It said that over 10,000 families had been registered, with the figure expected to rise to around 18,000 families, nearly 126,000 individuals, including women and children.

“Relief operations are in full swing. Every registered family is being provided with a one-time cash grant of Rs50,000, while an additional Rs25,000 will be given at the time of their return. Furthermore, on the special instructions of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, an extra Rs15,000 is being disbursed as ration support to each IDP family. To ensure speed and transparency, cash assistance is being transferred through a SIM-based messaging system,” said director at the PDMA Complex Emergencies Wing Sobia Hassam Toru during a visit to the Bajaur Sports Complex camp.

Official says Rs50,000 being given away to every family now, Rs25,000 on return

Nearly 490 families are currently residing at that camp, while more than 5000 families live in government buildings and shelters, according to the director. She said that in order to facilitate smooth registration, Nadra had set up a provisional desk in Bajaur with the presence of female staff to assist women beneficiaries.

“Alongside cash support, the PDMA has provided tents, non-food items, clean drinking water, food packages, healthcare services, Wash facilities and mother-child care, in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and other humanitarian partners,” she said.

 

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Boring but informative and worth to watch / listen.

 

[ghazi52]

Sutlej River on flood alert as water levels rise​

Section 144 imposes, rescue services set up relief camps

Our Correspondent
August 24, 2025

Flood-like conditions have developed in Mailsi after water flow in the Sutlej River surged, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said.

At Head Ganda Singh, inflow and outflow were recorded at 118,652 cusecs, while Head Sulemanki saw inflows of 89,267 cusecs with 82,008 cusecs outflow.

Head Islam reported an inflow of 42,195 cusecs and an outflow of 40,295 cusecs, and at Head Syphon, both inflow and outflow stood at 36,682 cusecs.

Authorities imposed Section 144 at Head Syphon, banning swimming, recreational visits and boating. The assistant commissioner confirmed strict enforcement of restrictions.

 

[ghazi52]

Torrential rains trigger flooding across Pakistan, dam levels near capacity​

Sutlej, Indus rivers swell as floods submerge farmland, destroy crops and displace thousands across country

Our Correspondent
August 24, 2025

Photo: Reuters

LAHORE: Torrential monsoon rains have inundated large parts of the country, swelling rivers, damaging crops, and leaving dozens dead as authorities warn of further flooding through the end of August.

The Flood Forecasting Division reported that Tarbela Dam has reached 99 percent of its capacity at 1,549.20 feet, while Mangla Dam is 76 percent full at 1,219.40 feet. Levels at Rawal, Khanpur, and Simly dams have also risen significantly, prompting authorities to open spillways at some reservoirs to ease pressure.

High flood conditions were recorded at Guddu Barrage on the Indus River, where inflows reached more than 543,000 cusecs. The Sutlej River also surged to dangerous levels, particularly at Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur and Head Sulemanki, where authorities confirmed moderate to high flooding. Officials attributed the rising Sutlej levels partly to India releasing additional water upstream.

The floods have already submerged thousands of acres of farmland, destroying crops and displacing residents. In Kasur district, more than 30 villages lost ground access, and thousands of acres of agricultural land were inundated. Similar devastation was reported in Pakpattan, where floodwaters entered residential areas, forcing mass evacuations.

Casualties mounted as homes collapsed and infrastructure gave way under the pressure of continuous downpours. At least 10 people were killed and more than 60 injured across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir, according to initial reports. In Mardan, one person died when the roof of a room collapsed, while in Azad Kashmir, four houses and a mosque were destroyed by landslides.

Major cities also struggled with urban flooding. In Lahore, torrential rain submerged streets in Gulberg, Jail Road, Lakshmi Chowk, and other neighborhoods, with water entering homes and shops. Islamabad and Rawalpindi saw swollen streams overflow, flooding Bhara Kahu and trapping vehicles. In Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Chiniot, heavy showers disrupted power supplies after poles fell and feeders tripped.

Northern areas were not spared. In Murree, landslides and overflowing streams cut off key roads, including the Kohala and Kotli Sattian routes. In Gilgit-Baltistan, fears of rising water in the Gilgit River prompted the closure of hotels along its banks, while nearby schools were ordered shut. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, winds reaching 100 kilometers per hour uprooted trees in Dera Ismail Khan, knocked down power lines, and tore roofs from homes.

The National Disaster Management Authority has extended a countrywide weather alert until Aug. 30, warning of more torrential rain and the risk of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable regions, including Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, and Abbottabad. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, especially to mountainous or low-lying areas.

 

[ghazi52]

PM awards Rs2.5m each to three shepherds who saved 300 lives​

"You are heroes of G-B. Your timely action makes the entire nation, including myself, proud," says Shehbaz Sharif

Our Correspondent
August 25, 2025

Photo : x.com/GovtofPakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday awarded cash prizes to three shepherds from Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) who saved around 300 people by warning of an impending glacial lake outburst in the Ghizer district.

Sharif presented cheques of Rs2.5 million each to Wasit Khan, Ansar and Muhammad Khan at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, praising their courage and presence of mind.

“You are the heroes of Gilgit-Baltistan,” the prime minister told them. “Because of your timely action, the entire Pakistani nation, including myself, is proud of you.”

He added: “Your early warning allowed the area to be evacuated in time and saved hundreds of lives. This act of service to humanity will always be remembered in golden words.”

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Humanitarian grounds’: India alerts Pak on floods​

ByZia Haq, Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
Updated on: Aug 26, 2025 05:02 am IST

Monsoon flooding has already killed an estimated 800 people in Pakistan since June, a BBC report said on Monday.​

New Delhi/Jammu : India has shared information about severe weather and possible heavy flooding with Pakistan out of concern for “public safety” as several cross-border rivers remain in spate, a person aware of the development said on Monday, requesting anonymity.

Severe weather is set to “continue into early September’, raising risks of more disasters in Pakistan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs had said on Aug 21.

 

[firohot]

Humanitarian grounds’: India alerts Pak on floods​

ByZia Haq, Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
Updated on: Aug 26, 2025 05:02 am IST

Monsoon flooding has already killed an estimated 800 people in Pakistan since June, a BBC report said on Monday.​

New Delhi/Jammu : India has shared information about severe weather and possible heavy flooding with Pakistan out of concern for “public safety” as several cross-border rivers remain in spate, a person aware of the development said on Monday, requesting anonymity.

Severe weather is set to “continue into early September’, raising risks of more disasters in Pakistan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs had said on Aug 21.

Well good to see india has a little bit of humanity left

 

[Fatman17]

Humanitarian grounds’: India alerts Pak on floods​

ByZia Haq, Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
Updated on: Aug 26, 2025 05:02 am IST

Monsoon flooding has already killed an estimated 800 people in Pakistan since June, a BBC report said on Monday.​

New Delhi/Jammu : India has shared information about severe weather and possible heavy flooding with Pakistan out of concern for “public safety” as several cross-border rivers remain in spate, a person aware of the development said on Monday, requesting anonymity.

Severe weather is set to “continue into early September’, raising risks of more disasters in Pakistan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs had said on Aug 21.

What humanitarian grounds? Releasing water and making the flooding even worse!!!

 

[Fatman17]

‘It happened in seconds’: residents count the cost of deadly floods that have left Pakistan in crisis https://www.theguardian.com/global-...kistan-mingora-flood-waters?CMP=share_btn_url

 

[Vapnope]

Good gesture nevertheless

 

[El Sidd]

Good gesture nevertheless

Criminal negligence is not some good humanitarian gesture. The major intent here is to negate IWT.

Pakistan must take the IWT abeyance as casus belli to secure her strategic water reserves. There are dozens of illegal water infrastructure in Indian occupied Kashmir which need immediate dismantling.

 

[Vapnope]

Criminal negligence is not some good humanitarian gesture. The major intent here is to negate IWT.

Pakistan must take the IWT abeyance as casus belli to secure her strategic water reserves. There are dozens of illegal water infrastructure in Indian occupied Kashmir which need immediate dismantling.

No disagreement there however they had no reason to inform to us. Thats is why i said it is a good gesture nevertheless