Japan orders evacuations after heavy rains, flood in quake-hit region
TOKYO: Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as “unprecedented” rains triggered floods and landslides. A dozen rivers in the region had burst their banks as of 11:00 am (0200 GMT), land ministry official Masaru Kojima said. The cities of Wajima and Suzu, as well […]
Eight dead, multiple injured as monsoon rains wreak havoc across Pakistan
” Severe monsoon rains have led to the collapse of roofs in various regions across the country, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and leaving many others injured, reported, The severe weather has caused widespread destruction, particularly in areas with dilapidated housing. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the village of Kot Murtaza in Tank district witnessed the […]
Monsoon rains to bring thunderstorms across Sindh
” A new monsoon system is set to unleash heavy rains and thunderstorms across Sindh, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering summer heat. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of severe weather conditions expected to affect Karachi and other parts of Sindh from August 2 to August 6. The city of Karachi has […]
Balochistan on alert as monsoon rains threaten 17 districts
” QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert on Tuesday, predicting heavy monsoon rains in Balochistan from July 17 to 19. The provincial met office has urged local administrations to remain vigilant as it forecasts a new spell of monsoon rains affecting 17 districts across the province. Heavy rainfall is […]