Govt bans tourism as floods in KP kill over 310 people
Govt bans tourism as floods in KP kill over 310 people
Flash Floods in KP Kill 307 As Government Launches Relief Operations
PESHAWAR – Flash floods in KP have killed 307 people in the past 48 hours. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the deaths and reported large-scale destruction. PDMA said the floods killed 279 men, 15 women, and 13 children. Another 23 people suffered injuries, including 17 men, 4 women, and 2 children. The floods […]
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Helicopter crashed in KP during relief mission, five crew members killed
Helicopter crashed in KP during relief mission, five crew members killed
Devastating Floods Hit KP Amid Monsoon Rains
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing catastrophic flooding and landslides following relentless monsoon rains, leaving at least 146 dead and 15 injured across multiple districts, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The fatalities include 126 men, 8 women, and 12 children, while the injured count 12 men, 2 women, and 1 child. […]
Climate Change in KP Blamed as Floods, Landslides Kill 43 In Bajaur
PESHAWAR – At least 43 people have died and dozens remain missing after extreme weather linked to climate change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unleashed floods, landslides and roof collapses across the province, officials said on Friday. The worst-hit area was Salarzai in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa‘s Bajaur district, where a sudden cloudburst triggered by intense monsoon activity sent […]
Pakistan Flood Preparedness: The Warning Always Comes, The Readiness Never Does
PESHAWAR – The clouds form. The warnings are issued. The danger is known. Yet year after year, Pakistan flood preparedness remains a phrase spoken more in hindsight than in planning rooms. Pakistan is ranked among the most vulnerable to climate change, the rhythms of the monsoon bring not just rain, but a familiar story of […]
Green building code approved but will it be enforced?
PESHAWAR – With fanfare and federal cabinet approval, Pakistan has rolled out its first-ever Green Building Code — a promising blueprint aimed at reshaping the nation’s construction practices to align with global sustainability goals. Under the new code, all buildings higher than four storeys must now feature green rooftops, while rainwater harvesting systems will become […]
KP tourism department launches flood emergency response unit as rains threaten tourist zones
PESHAWAR – As torrential rains and fierce winds lash northern Pakistan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tourism department has scrambled into action, launching a dedicated flood emergency response unit and cancelling all staff leave to prepare for potential disaster across popular tourist districts. The decision — triggered by fresh weather warnings of intensified monsoon activity — reflects […]
Climate Change, Urban Sprawl Push Bird Species to The Brink In KP
PESHAWAR – The early morning chorus that once echoed through the trees of Peshawar is growing quieter. Woodpeckers, cuckoos, and nightingales—once common across the city—are vanishing, and with them, a vital link to the region’s environmental past. Experts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) say the sharp decline in bird species is a stark warning of the […]