Weather

Over 200,000 people have been evacuated as catastrophic floods devastate parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province. Authorities warned of “exceptionally high” water levels along the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers, prompting emergency rescues by boats and army assistance in multiple districts. Cause of Flooding The floods follow...

Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy rains in southern Pakistan from August 25 to 29. This forecast includes areas in Sindh, Balochistan, and parts of southern Punjab. Key Points Weather System: A low-pressure system currently over West Bengal is expected...

Recognizing climate change as a shared vulnerability, there's a growing call to shift focus from managing rivers to holistic basin management for sustainability. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, facilitated by the World Bank, remains pivotal but faces challenges. India's recent push for treaty amendments...