Flooding
Election Commission of Pakistan postpones by-elections amidst devastating floods
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the postponement of by-elections in nine constituencies across Punjab, citing the unprecedented flooding that has severely damaged infrastructure and disrupted administrative functions across the province. The decision was made after reviewing reports highlighting the extensive destruction caused by monsoon rains and floodwaters, which have rendered it impossible […]
India-Pakistan tensions: Has India “weaponized water” to flood Pakistan?
Catastrophic monsoon floods have ravaged Pakistan‘s north and central regions, particularly its Punjab province, submerging villages, drowning farmland, displacing millions, and killing hundreds. This year, India, Pakistan’s archrival and nuclear-armed neighbor, is also reeling from widespread flooding in its northern states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Indian Punjab. Pakistani authorities report at least 884 deaths […]
Over 300,000 evacuated from flood-hit areas in Pakistan within 48 hours
Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province in the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of displaced individuals to 1.3 million since last month. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and water releases from dams in India, have submerged dozens of villages in Punjab’s Muzaffargarh district, affecting over […]
Irish ambassador to Pakistan visits Islamabad amidst flood relief efforts
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Irish Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O’Neill met with Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House Islamabad. According to Chaudhry Asad Inayat, the Irish Ambassador expressed deep sorrow and regret over the damage caused by the recent cloudburst and floods in Pakistan. The floods have had a […]
Singapore Celebrates Success on 60th Anniversary Amid Challenges
As Singapore celebrates its 60th anniversary, the city-state is reflecting on its remarkable development since separating from Malaysia in 1965. With a population of just over six million people, Singapore has become one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world, attracting workers from across the globe with its advanced economy and high standard […]
Beijing Floods Claim 44 Lives At A Care Home For Elderly
Flooding in Beijing has resulted in 44 deaths, including 31 residents at a care home for elderly people in the Miyun District. The care home, situated in Taishitun Town, primarily cares for those who are severely disabled, low-income, or receiving minimal living allowances. About 77 elderly residents were inside the home when the floods hit, […]
Typhoon Wipha Brings Flooding to Vietnam and Philippines
Vietnam is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the northern coast of the country. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall in Hung Yen and Ninh Binh provinces, located south of the capital, Hanoi, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph (63 mph). […]
Torrential Rains Leave Four Dead and Thousands Displaced
Severe floods in South Korea have resulted in four deaths and displaced over 1,300 residents after record-breaking rainfall in Seosan and Gwangju. The country’s meteorological administration described the extreme rainfall event as “once-in-a-century,” with the west coast city of Seosan receiving more than 400mm of rain within just 12 hours. Similarly, Gwangju recorded 426mm on […]
Floods in China Leave Several Dead and Thousands Displaced
At least six people have died and more than 80,000 people were evacuated from their homes after floods inundated China‘s Guizhou province, state media reported. The “exceptionally large floods” swept through Guizhou’s Rongjiang county, prompting authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the floods have caused significant damage, with […]
Hurricane Erick Approaches Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Erick is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge, and possible mudslides to southern coastal Mexico, the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned, causing potential “life-threatening flooding and mudslides.” The storm, which grew into a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, is packing maximum sustained winds of 155km/h (100 mph). According […]