KP chief aide praises rescue workers as floods kill 313 in KP
Saif said on Saturday that rescue workers were the “real heroes”, as the official death toll in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to flash floods climbed to 313
Buner floods: chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur vows full support for victims
Buner floods: chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur vows full support for victims
Govt bans tourism as floods in KP kill over 310 people
Govt bans tourism as floods in KP kill over 310 people
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
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 […]
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 […]
GLOF Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Heavy Rains Threaten Floods
PESHAWAR – A critical GLOF alert has been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), warning of heavy rainfall this week that could trigger Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash flooding in the province’s mountainous areas. The GLOF alert signals an urgent need for action to protect communities, livestock, and […]
Swat Early Warning System Lies Unused 15 Years After Purchase
PESHAWAR – A major failure in disaster management has surfaced in Swat, where an early warning system (EWS) purchased in 2010 remains uninstalled. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department bought the system to issue flood alerts. Yet it has stayed locked in storage for 15 years, leaving local communities exposed to danger. The issue gained new […]
PDMA Issues Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Alert for Northern KP districts
PESHAWAR – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for several northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The warning comes in response to rising temperatures and fast-paced glacial melting. According to a PDMA statement released on 4 July, the ongoing heatwave is causing glaciers to melt rapidly. This […]
Flash Floods Claim Lives as Rescue System Collapses in Swat
PESHAWAR – When nature strikes, grief is natural—but silence is not. The recent flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that claimed 32 lives raise urgent questions about governance, preparedness, and accountability in KP’s disaster management system. While climate change has intensified extreme weather patterns—from flash floods in the mountains to urban windstorms and hail—our public awareness […]