Monsoon rain flooding in Afghanistan kills 30 people: official KABUL: At least 30 people have been killed in Afghanistan after floods caused by a heavy monsoon rain spell washed... Updated 23 Jul, 2023 05:45pm
World Five dead after heavy rains in eastern China, crops damaged in northeast BEIJING: Five people died and two were missing, after heavy rain burst a river bank in a village near eastern... Published 23 Jul, 2023 01:03pm
World Major rain damage in Canadian province, but dam breach threat lifted: CBC OTTAWA: The heaviest rains in more than 40 years badly damaged a major city in Canada's Atlantic region on Saturday... Published 22 Jul, 2023 11:45pm
World India bans most rice shipments as monsoon hits crops NEW DELHI: India has prohibited the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, according to a ... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am
World Heavy rains, flooding leave 33 dead in South Korea SEOUL: Rescuers battled to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel Sunday in South Korea, where at least 33 people... Published 16 Jul, 2023 10:30am
World Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China BEIJING: Fifteen people are dead and four are missing after torrential rain lashed the Chinese metropolis of... Published 05 Jul, 2023 11:50am
World China warns of ‘multiple natural disasters’ in July BEIJING: Chinese authorities have warned of extreme weather and “multiple natural disasters” in the coming month, as... Published 04 Jul, 2023 11:16am
Pakistan Monsoon rains: NDMA finalises emergency plan ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday finalized its emergency plan ahead of the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Editorials A blessing turning into blight EDITORIAL: Pre-monsoon rains forecast for last Sunday were expected to bring respite from a week-long heatwave;... Updated 03 Jul, 2023 10:19pm
Pakistan ‘Biparjoy’ triggers cloudburst in Nangarparkar KARACHI: The cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ has finally vanished but triggered a cloudburst in Nangarparkar, the Met... Published 18 Jun, 2023 06:07am
Print Biparjoy weakens AHMEDABAD, India/KARACHI: Roofs were blown off houses and trees and electric poles uprooted, leaving thousands... Updated 17 Jun, 2023 08:48am
Pakistan Biparjoy’s intensity decreases, exams to resume in Karachi from June 17 Cyclone is 231km away from Karachi, 169km from Thatta and 150km from Keti Bandar Updated 16 Jun, 2023 05:45pm
Print Evacuation of 82,000 people completed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed the evacuation of 82,000 people in affected coastal belt areas of very severe... Updated 16 Jun, 2023 09:07am
Print Cyclone likely to unleash widespread rains in Sindh KARACHI: Before dissipating, the swirling cyclonic storm Biparjoy is expected to unleash widespread rains and wild... Updated 16 Jun, 2023 09:05am
Pakistan Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in India’s Gujarat coast near Pakistan Landfall process is continuing and by midnight it will be completely over the land, says India Meteorological Department Updated 15 Jun, 2023 10:16pm
Pakistan Expert lays out safety guidelines as Cyclone Biparjoy nears Pakistan Climate expert Fatima Yamin says high windspeeds combined with showers can cause significant damages to homes Updated 13 Jun, 2023 02:05pm
Pakistan Cyclone Biparjoy less than 400kms away from Karachi as Sindh braces for heavy rains Climate Minister Sherry Rehman says high-velocity winds and rains likely to cause damage even if Biparjoy does not hit Pakistan’s coastline High waves in the Arabian Sea, accompanied by heavy rains and gusting winds pound Gujarat’s coastal areas Updated 13 Jun, 2023 06:54pm
Pakistan Rain-hit KP: Bilawal asks PPP workers to participate in relief activities KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressing deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Print Sindh CM issues cyclone alert for coastal cities, towns KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that cyclonic storm, ‘Biparjoy’ is likely to hit... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:41am
Pakistan At least 27 dead, 146 injured as rains lash southern KP PESHAWAR: At least 27 people died and 146 others injured in gusty winds and rain-related incidents in Bannu, Karak,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Pakistan Wind, heavy rains kill at least 27 in Pakistan PESHAWAR: Heavy rains followed by strong winds killed at least 27 people, including eight children, in northwest... Published 11 Jun, 2023 02:30pm
Pakistan Over 20 die as heavy rains batter KP, Punjab District Bannu was the hardest hit district where more than a dozen people died and over 80 others sustained injuries in different incidents Updated 11 Jun, 2023 08:15am
World Brazil flooding, landslides kill at least 36 SAO PAULO: Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Brazil claimed at least 36 lives on Carnival... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 11:28am
Pakistan Wheat target missed due to heavy rains, floods: official ISLAMABAD: The country has missed the wheat sowing target by four percent for the Rabi season 2022-2023 due to heavy... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Japan announces additional $38.9mn for flood victims Proposed areas of support include emergency medical assistance, food distribution, agriculture Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:22pm
World Colombia landslide kills 34 BOGOTÁ: Heavy rains in northwest Colombia sent a wall of earth crashing onto a winding road, swallowing up a bus and... Published 06 Dec, 2022 12:09pm
World Eight die on Italian island after landslide ROME: At least eight people died on Saturday after heavy rains caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Print Two die as Saudi storm closes schools, cuts main road to Makkah RIYADH: At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Markets Asia Coffee: Vietnam braces for heavy rains HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam’s Central Highlands is expected to face heavy rains this week that may disrupt ... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
World Heavy rains, flash floods threaten Australia’s southeast SYDNEY: Residents in Australia’s southeast were warned on Wednesday to prepare for an intense weather system which... Published 12 Oct, 2022 11:22am