Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Pakistan Warned of Flood Risks Amidst Forecast of Heavy Rainfall
The weather department in Pakistan is warning of potential floods in the northern areas because of heavy rain.
They expect rain and storms for a few days.
Sadly, some areas have already experienced floods and landslides, which caused people to lose their lives and damaged infrastructure.
The Prime Minister visited the region to help and has promised money and a new solar energy project to help with the disaster.
Pakistan's meteorological department warns of flood risks in northern regions due to heavy rain.
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in northern Pakistan from the current day to Thursday.
Flash floods and landslides have caused fatalities and damage in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the flood-affected region to assess damage and provide relief.
The Prime Minister announced funds and a solar project to address the disaster.
- Who
- Residents of northern Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- What
- Risk of monsoon-triggered floods and landslides in northern Pakistan.
- When
- Rain expected from the current day to Thursday.
- Where
- Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Why
- Due to expected heavy rainfall and monsoon.
- Fatalities in Pakistan due to floods/rains
- 299
- Injured
- 700+
- Fatalities in Gilgit-Baltistan
- 10
- Missing in Gilgit-Baltistan
- 10-15
- Relief funds announced by PM
- Rs 4 billion
- Solar project
- 100-megawatt
Sources
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