Pakistan Natural Disasters Newswire

Flood management through community engagement

PAKISTAN has faced recurring natural disasters—particularly devastating floods that have repeatedly shaken its infrastructure, economy and communities. The 2010 super floods impacted over 20 million people, damaged 1.6 million homes and caused more than $ …

180 die in Pakistan floods

At least 180 people have been killed and more than 500 have been injured since early July as Pakistan weathers a monsoon season up to 60 percent more intense than previous years, reports the Dawn. The figures came from the country’s National Disaster …

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits northern Iran

10 more killed in Pakistan due to monsoon rains, toll crosses 200

People wade through the flooded street during the monsoon rains in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The death toll in Pakistan due to monsoon rains crossed 200 on Sunday (July 20, 2025) as another 10 people have been killed, according to …

Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announces PKR 5 million aid for flood victims’ families

Lahore [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday announced PKR 5 million in compensation for families of those killed in recent rain and flood-related incidents across the province, ARY News reported. According to …

Monsoon fury claims over 200 lives in Pakistan

Monsoon fury claims over 200 lives in Pakistan Islamabad: Pakistan remains on high alert as the devastating impact of the ongoing monsoon season continues to claim lives and disrupt normalcy across the country. According to the National Disaster Management …

World News | Monsoon Mayhem: Over 200 Dead, 560 Injured as Relentless Rains Lash Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 20 (ANI): Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management …

Gujarat: Minor Earthquake Hits Kutch Region Near Khavda

(MENAFN- IANS) Ahmedabad, July 20 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded near the village of Khavda in the Kutch district of Gujarat late Sunday evening, triggering panic across parts of the region. According to …

Monsoon mayhem: Over 200 dead, 560 injured as relentless rains lash Pakistan

Islamabad: Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). According to …

The Himalayan Thaw and Pakistan’s Looming Instability

As the world echoes with voices about climate change in global conference halls, a quiet catastrophe is unfolding in the north of Pakistan and it is beginning to roar. The glaciers of the Himalayas, often dubbed the Third Pole, are melting and with them, …

World News | Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Announces PKR 5 Million Aid for Flood Victims' Families

Lahore [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday announced PKR 5 million in compensation for families of those killed in recent rain and flood-related incidents across the province, ARY News reported. According to …

Harrowing video! Flood waters sweep away Pak news reporter!!

New Delhi: In a horrendous video that went viral on social media, a journalist in Pakistan’s flood-ravaged Rawalpindi was seen swept away by raging waters while he was doing a ground report from near the Chahan Dam. The gripping incident was caught on …

NDMA issues flood alerts across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued impact-based weather alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges from July 19 to 25 (Saturday to Friday). The alerts are …

Car swept away in Islamabad after heavy rains lash twin cities

ISLAMABAD: As the country reels under the destruction caused by floods in the aftermath of heavy rains, several videos have emerged of landslides and cars being swept away in flash floods from Gilgit Baltistan to Islamabad. Such a disturbing video has …

NDMA warns of flood threats nationwide; urges public to stay alert until Friday

A powerful southwest monsoon system coupled with a westerly wave has prompted the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) to issue wide-ranging impact-based weather alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial …

Monsoon fury claims over 200 lives as NEOC issues another alert across Pakistan

Wide-ranging impact-based weather alert warns of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges from July 19 to 25 Punjab reported 123 deaths so far, KP recorded 40, Sindh 21, Balochistan 16, and Islamabad and AJK reported one each …

Pakistan: Dozens killed in Punjab flooding

Dozens of people have been killed in flooding in Punjab in eastern Pakistan over the past two days with the country experiencing around twice the amount of rainfall compared to July last year. At least 54 people had been killed in a period of 24 hours on …

World News | Over 180 Killed in Pakistan as Monsoon Batters; Punjab Province Witnesses Most Deaths

Lahore, Jul 19 (PTI) At least 11 persons died in different rain-related incidents across Pakistan's Punjab on Saturday, taking the toll in the province to 120 over the last three weeks, officials said. With the latest deaths on Saturday, the total toll …

Watch: Fatal Floods in Pakistan

Floods in eastern Pakistan have claimed the lives of more than 170 people, including 85 children, according to the Disaster Management Authority. Relief organizations have warned of increasing risks to children’s lives, especially due to the heightened …

BLUETTI Unveils Apex 300 Power Station in Canada as Demand for Backup Power and Off-Grid Solutions Rises

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canadians face increasingly frequent power outages and turn to off-grid lifestyles and RV travel, BLUETTI has launched the Apex 300, a next-generation modular power station designed …

Project Rescue world first $10b blockchain fund to empower emergency response globally

A radical $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered funding platform Project Rescue aims to revolutionise financing for disaster and emergency responses globally. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and …

Project Rescue's $10b blockchain fund to improve disaster response around the world

A revolutionary $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered platform Project Rescue is on track to revolutionise the funding of disaster and emergency responses. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new $10b fund, …

Austin Disaster Relief Network Shifts to Survivor Care Stage in Multi-County Flood Response

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin Disaster Relief Network Expands Flood Response Operations in Travis, Williamson and Kerr Counties Current Phase: Mobilizing - Survivor Care Stage Response in progress: …

Last Day to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and business owners who had damage from the destructive storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas in April have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, to apply for federal disaster assistance. Residents including homeowners, …

Stay in Touch with FEMA and SBA to Keep Recovery on Track

ST. LOUIS – If you have applied for help after recent disasters in Missouri, stay in touch with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration about your on-going recovery needs. Helpful Tips:  Read your letter from FEMA carefully. Provide contractor …

$10b for saving lives: Aussie firm backs big, bold fund for global rescues

A global need for billions of dollars for emergency response is on track to be realised with the radical $10b Project Rescue Disaster Relief Unification Fund. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A critical global …

Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy production, study finds

Prioritizing regulatory stringency as the primary tool for climate mitigation may inadvertently exacerbate climate change and heighten energy security risks. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Amigos Internacionales Expands Operations, Moves Headquarters to Whitehouse, Texas

Amigos Internacionales, based in East Texas, relocated its headquarters to Whitehouse to support clean water, health, education, and faith-based programs WHITEHOUSE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amigos Internacionales, …

Public Briefing on Preparations for Holtec Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Restart

CHICAGO – FEMA, state and local officials will conduct a public briefing August 5, 2025, for residents to learn about emergency public health and safety plans and preparations for the restart of the Holtec Palisades, LLC nuclear power plant. Officials from …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Burdoin Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Burdoin Fire burning in Klickitat County, Washington, and on land of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the …

Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers in Tennessee

Middle and Western Tennesseans who experienced damage from the April 2-24 severe storms can get in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers. The deadline to apply for assistance is Aug. 19. Money is available for survivors who need help covering …

Less Than One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have less than one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline …

Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 20

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Sunday, July 20, in Burnet County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage or losses from the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas. Homeowners, renters and eligible non-residents may …

Emergency Alert Systems Need a Rewrite: Clear, Consistent Language, Faster Warnings

Bay Area emergency leaders move to eliminate confusing messages and reach more residents before disaster strikes REDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With deadly floods sweeping the nation, the County of San Mateo …

Elite Roofing and Gutters Urges Homeowners and Businesses to Protect Roofs Ahead of Gulf Storm Concerns

PEARL, MS, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the summer heat intensifies and a tropical disturbance develops in the Gulf, Elite Roofing and Gutters is urging homeowners and businesses to take immediate action to protect their …

St. Louis County Disaster Recovery Centers to Close July 24

ST. LOUIS – The two Disaster Recovery Centers in St. Louis County are scheduled to close permanently on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The three Disaster Recovery Centers in the City of St. Louis are staying open. At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small …

One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee April Severe Storms

Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have one month left to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners, renters, students, self-employed, ranchers and farmers in Cheatham, …

San Saba County Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 19

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Saturday, July 19, in San Saba County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage or losses from the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas. Homeowners, renters and eligible non-residents …

Dynamic Alliance Roofing Outlines Subtle Indicators of Post-Storm Roof Damage in Central Wisconsin

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following seasonal storms across Central Wisconsin, many property owners remain unaware of hidden roof damage that may lead to long-term structural issues if left untreated. Dynamic …