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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Death toll rises after Pakistan hit by flash floods and heavy rains
Heavy rain and flash flooding across Pakistan have killed 32 people since the start of the monsoon season earlier this week, according to the disaster management officials. Flash floods and roof collapses over the past 36 hours have claimed the lives of 19 people, eight of them children, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial disaster management authority said in a statement on Saturday. Of the total deaths, 13 were reported in the Swat Valley. At least 13 people have been killed in the eastern province of Punjab since Wednesday, the area's disaster management authority said. Eight of the deaths were children, who died when walls and roofs collapsed during heavy rain. Flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also damaged 56 houses, six of which were destroyed, the disaster authority said. The national meteorological service warned that the risk of heavy rain and possible flash floods will remain high until at least Tuesday. Last month, at least 32 people were killed in severe storms in the South Asian nation, which experienced several extreme weather events in the spring, including strong hailstorms. Pakistan is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change, and its 240 million inhabitants are facing extreme weather events with increasing frequency.
Arab News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Pakistan forecasts monsoon rains from June 25, warns of flash floods and landslides
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met) on Monday forecast that several parts of the country will receive heavy monsoon rains from June 25 onwards, urging masses to take precautions against the resulting flash floods and landslides in low lying and hilly areas. The alert comes as Pakistan braces for another season of extreme weather, following deadly heatwaves and catastrophic floods in recent years. Ranked among the ten most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Pakistan is ramping up preparedness efforts, especially in Punjab, where authorities expect significantly above-average rainfall this monsoon. In a press release, the Met Office said moist currents are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and are likely to become 'intensified' in the next couple of days. 'A westerly wave is expected to approach upper parts on 25th June and likely to become significant on 26th June,' the Met Office said. It warned that several areas of Azad Kashmir will receive scattered heavy rainfall from June 24 to July 2. Rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar areas from June 26-29, it said. — Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) June 23, 2025 The Met Office said rain with thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, and other cities of Punjab from June 25 to July 1. The weather department said rain with thundershowers are expected in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Waziristan, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Hangu and Kurram from June 25 to July 1 with occasional gaps. 'Rain wind/thundershower is expected in northeastern/southern parts of Balochistan (Sherani, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Barkhan, Naseerabad, Kalat, Lasbella, Khuzdar, Awaran, Kalat, Jaffarabad, Dera Bugti and Kohlu) from 25th night to 28th June,' it added. In Sindh, the Met Office said Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Kashmore, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Badin and Karachi are expected to receive rain with thundershowers from June 25-28 with occasional gaps. The PMD warned that heavy to very heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs and streams of Murree, Galiyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and other areas from June 26 to July 1. 'Landslides may cause roads closure in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the wet spell,' PMD said. It advised farmers to manage their activities keeping in mind the weather forecast and advised travelers and tourists to remain 'extra cautious.' 'All concerned authorities are advised to remain 'ALERT' and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation,' the press release concluded.
CBC
18-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Heavy rain expected overnight in parts of western Quebec, Renfrew County
Heavy downpours are expected across a large area of western Quebec and part of eastern Ontario starting Wednesday night. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning that stretches from Ontario's Bruce Peninsula to communities north of Montreal, including the Maniwaki, Algonquin Park and Deep River areas. Between 40 and 60 millimetres of rain is expected. It should start tapering off Thursday morning in Deep River, then fade out as it moves northeast. "Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads," the warning reads.
The Guardian
26-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Weather tracker: China rainfall triggers flash floods and landslides
Southern China has been battered by heavy rainfall over the past week, triggering landslides and flash floods, especially in Guangdong and Guangxi. As of Saturday 24 May, at least four people had died and 17 were missing, adding to a toll of seven deaths from other recent events. More than 400 emergency personnel have been deployed to the region. Additional intense rainfall is forecast this week across south-western China, with more than 100mm expected in parts of Guizhou and Hunan on Tuesday, and totals possibly exceeding 80mm locally in Fuijan and 120mm in Zhejiang on Wednesday. Taiwan is also expected to have heavy rainfall this week as the weather system moves eastwards. New Zealand's South Island also faced torrential rain over the weekend, prompting weather warnings across the region. A front from the Tasman Sea brought heavy downpours and strong northerly and north-westerly winds, reaching gale force in exposed areas. Rainfall totals reached between 130-160mm in places on Sunday near the west coast, while significant totals were also recorded in Canterbury and Otago. The north-westerly winds brought moist air from the Tasman Sea, leading to heavy downpours after the air crossed the Southern Alps. The mountain range also heightened the winds, forcing air upwards to create turbulent and gusty conditions. Large parts of northern Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia have experienced extreme heat in recent days. A dome of very hot air, stretching from Libya through Saudi Arabia and into Pakistan, pushed surface temperatures into the high 40s Celsius across a wide region last week, with some parts even exceeding 50C. In south-western Iran, a weather station near the city of Ashajari recorded 50.6C last Friday, while temperatures above 50C were also observed in parts of Pakistan, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. While these regions are typically very hot at this time of year, temperatures of this magnitude are about 10-15C above the May average. In Iran, temperatures are approaching the country's all-time record of 53.7C, set in June 2017. Recent studies have found that the likelihood of such extreme heat in the Middle East has increased rapidly due to human-induced climate breakdown. According to a 2021 BBC analysis, the number of days during the 2010s with temperatures exceeding 50C had doubled compared with the 1980s, a trend expected to accelerate as global temperatures rise. Sign up to Down to Earth The planet's most important stories. Get all the week's environment news - the good, the bad and the essential after newsletter promotion Over the weekend, temperatures began easing closer to average, and this slight cooling trend is set to continue through the following few days. Nevertheless, daytime highs in the low to mid 40s Celsius were still expected through this week.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
MetMalaysia issues alert on squall line storms bringing flash floods, strong winds
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has advised the public to stay in a safe place should the squall line phenomenon occur. MetMalaysia said the phenomenon could cause heavy rain that may result in flash floods, accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning, as well as rough and choppy seas. 'The squall line is a group of active thunderstorm clouds that form a line at sea and move inland. It is dangerous to aviation and shipping operations and can cause damage to property and public facilities. 'Normally, it occurs during the current season, which is the Southwest Monsoon, and it often happens in the morning and evening in western Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak,' MetMalaysia posted on Facebook today. When this phenomenon occurs, the public is advised to stay in a safe place, avoid sea or beach activities, and move to higher ground if floods occur. Signs of a squall line include the formation of thick, towering banded clouds approaching from the sea, a sudden increase in wind speed turning into gale force, and a rapid drop in temperature. According to MetMalaysia, the length of a squall line can reach hundreds of kilometres, with a lifespan of up to several hours. — Bernama
