Tag: weather
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Punjab Braces for Intense Monsoon Rains: Authorities on High Alert
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high-alert warning as the province prepares for a significant increase in monsoon rainfall this year. According to the PDMA’s weather advisory, the monsoon season in Punjab is set to begin on July 1, with the province expected to experience a 35% increase in rainfall above…
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New School Timings for Summer Season in Punjab
The Punjab School Education Department has announced new school timings for the summer season, which will take effect from April 16, 2024, to October 15, 2024. The new timings aim to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the hot summer months. According to the latest announcement, schools across Punjab will commence their classes at…
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Karachi Ranks 7th Most Polluted City Globally on AQI
Karachi, Pakistan, has unfortunately earned the title of the seventh most polluted city globally, with its air quality deteriorating to unhealthy levels due to unfavorable eastern winds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has recorded a particulate matter level of 163, posing risks to the health of Karachi’s residents. Health experts have raised concerns about the…
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Severe Weather Disrupts Pakistan
The recent heavy rains and snowfall in various regions of Pakistan have led to significant disruptions, including landslides, flash floods, and road blockages. These adverse weather conditions have resulted in the cancellation of flights, casualties, injuries, and the collapse of hundreds of houses. Despite the challenges faced by residents and travelers, no significant damages or…
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Acapulco Chaos: Hurricane Otis Looting
The vibrant Mexican city of Acapulco found itself in the grips of chaos as widespread looting swept through the iconic beach resort. The hurricane, an unprecedented Category 5 storm, wreaked havoc with its ferocious 165 mph winds, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives and leaving thousands of residents struggling for basic…
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Unseasonably Dry Weather Dominates Across Most of the Country
In an unusual meteorological turn, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts a continued spell of dry weather blanketing most regions of the country, with heightened temperatures particularly affecting southern areas over the next twelve hours. However, an intriguing contrast emerges as the PMD anticipates sporadic rain-thunderstorm activity in select locales within Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir,…
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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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Cyclone Biparjoy Strengthens in the Arabian Sea, Positioned South of Karachi
Cyclone Biparjoy, a very severe cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, has continued to strengthen. The storm has slowly moved in a north-northwest direction over the past 12 hours and now lies approximately 1,200km south of Karachi, at Latitude 14.0°N and Longitude 66.2°E. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz reported that the cyclone’s maximum sustained surface winds…