Tag: Meteorological
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Pakistan Braces for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Tej”
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a significant weather event that is set to impact the southwestern Arabian Sea. The alert, labeled “Alert-VIII,” reveals that an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) named “Tej” has undergone a transformation, weakening into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) as it moved northwestward over the past…
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Sutlej River Floods Kasur District: Rescue Operation Underway
A rescue operation is currently underway in Kasur district, Punjab, following the flooding of several villages due to the overflow of the Sutlej River, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Imran Qureshi, Director General of PDMA, reported that floodwater had affected 15 villages along the Sutlej River, with four villages losing electricity. The…
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Pre-Monsoon Rains and Flood Warning in Pakistan; Simultaneous Monsoon Arrival
Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman has issued a warning about potential flooding and landslides in Pakistan due to anticipated pre-monsoon rains from today until June 30. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued an advisory on June 22, stating that pre-monsoon rains would begin across the country. Rehman highlighted that these rains would bring relief from the…
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Rains Expected as Cyclone Approaches Sindh Coast
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that despite the eye of the storm likely missing Karachi and parts of Balochistan, Cyclone Biparjoy is anticipated to maintain its intensity and severity as it heads towards landfall on June 15. As preparations for the approaching cyclonic storm commence, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has identified the…