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29th January, 2013
Military called in as deadly floods batter Australia
Australia ramped up its military response to deadly floodwaters rising in the country's sodden northeast Tuesday which have killed four people and displaced or isolated tens of thousands.
Australia ramped up its military response to deadly floodwaters rising in the country's sodden northeast Tuesday which have killed four people and displaced or isolated tens of thousands.
8th January, 2013
Elevating environmental distress
Stills from around the world showing adversities due to man-made and natural environmental disasters.
Stills from around the world showing adversities due to man-made and natural environmental disasters.
1st October, 2012
1.5 million affected by flood, says PPP leader
The president of the Balochistan chapter of PPP, Mir Sadiq Umrani, said that over 400 people had lost their lives and crops worth Rs22 billion had been destroyed in floods in Naseerabad division.
The president of the Balochistan chapter of PPP, Mir Sadiq Umrani, said that over 400 people had lost their lives and crops worth Rs22 billion had been destroyed in floods in Naseerabad division.
1st October, 2012
Failure to hold fair polls will spark strong reaction: Nawaz
PML-N president Nawaz Sharif has said he believes there will be strong reaction in the country if the next elections are not held in a transparent and fair manner.
PML-N president Nawaz Sharif has said he believes there will be strong reaction in the country if the next elections are not held in a transparent and fair manner.
30th September, 2012
Punjab stands by Balochistan in recent floods: Nawaz
PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday that Punjab stands with Balochistan in the recent floods that has left tens of thousands of families homeless.
PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday that Punjab stands with Balochistan in the recent floods that has left tens of thousands of families homeless.
23rd September, 2012
Floods cause Rs18 billion loss in Balochistan
The irrigation secretary said standing crops on 1.3 million acres of land were affected in Nasirabad and Jaffarabad districts, causing a loss of about Rs18 billion to farmers and growers.
The irrigation secretary said standing crops on 1.3 million acres of land were affected in Nasirabad and Jaffarabad districts, causing a loss of about Rs18 billion to farmers and growers.
17th September, 2012
Torrential rains, floods kill 262 in Pakistan: NDMA
According to a report by the National Disaster Management Authority, 262 people have been killed and 815 injured due to torrential rains and floods this year.
According to a report by the National Disaster Management Authority, 262 people have been killed and 815 injured due to torrential rains and floods this year.
15th September, 2012
Flooding maroons 500,000 in Balochistan; 2,000 houses destroyed
Torrential rains and flash floods in Naseerabad and Jaffarabad districts have caused damage, destroyed standing crops on thousands of acres completely washed away road network.
Torrential rains and flash floods in Naseerabad and Jaffarabad districts have caused damage, destroyed standing crops on thousands of acres completely washed away road network.
11th September, 2012
Floods triggered by downpour wreak widespread devastation
At least five districts of eastern Balochistan were cut off from the rest of the country after floodwater submerged railway tracks and highways in Nasirabad and Jaffarabad.
At least five districts of eastern Balochistan were cut off from the rest of the country after floodwater submerged railway tracks and highways in Nasirabad and Jaffarabad.
23rd August, 2012
Finding a way through mud and water
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 26 people and destroyed hundreds of houses in northern Pakistan, officials said. –…
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 26 people and destroyed hundreds of houses in northern Pakistan, officials said. –…
9th August, 2012
Manila ravaged by floods
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
26th July, 2012
Pakistan’s flood forecasting system is flawed, warn experts
Experts highlight the need to factor in climate change models while developing the capacity to predict and manage floods in the country.
Experts highlight the need to factor in climate change models while developing the capacity to predict and manage floods in the country.
8th July, 2012
Death toll hits 150 from floods in southern Russia
The water rushed into the area around the hard-hit town of Krimsk with such speed and volume that residents accused local officials of opening a water reservoir in the mountains above.
The water rushed into the area around the hard-hit town of Krimsk with such speed and volume that residents accused local officials of opening a water reservoir in the mountains above.
26th June, 2012
US East Coast a “hot spot” for sea level rise: study
Climate change is causing higher sea levels around the world, as land-based glaciers like those on Greenland melt.
Climate change is causing higher sea levels around the world, as land-based glaciers like those on Greenland melt.
25th June, 2012
Heavy rains kill at least 16 in China
Chinese state media said that 1.5 million people had been affected by torrential rains in southern and northern parts of the country.
Chinese state media said that 1.5 million people had been affected by torrential rains in southern and northern parts of the country.
6th June, 2012
EU trade concessions in the offing
The European Union indicated that it was close to implementing exceptional trade concessions designed to help Pakistan’s economy.
The European Union indicated that it was close to implementing exceptional trade concessions designed to help Pakistan’s economy.
12th April, 2012
52 glacial lakes termed dangerous
At least 52 glacial lakes in Gilgit and Astore districts have been identified as ‘potentially dangerous’ by a project sponsored by the European Union and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
At least 52 glacial lakes in Gilgit and Astore districts have been identified as ‘potentially dangerous’ by a project sponsored by the European Union and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
28th March, 2012
Mumbai, Miami on list for big weather disasters
WASHINGTON: A new scientific report warns that global warming is causing more extreme storms and droughts and that the world should prepare for an unprecedented…
WASHINGTON: A new scientific report warns that global warming is causing more extreme storms and droughts and that the world should prepare for an unprecedented…
23rd March, 2012
Water, a cause for war in coming decades: US intelligence
WASHINGTON: Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may cause significant global instability and conflict in the coming decades, as developing countries scramble to…
WASHINGTON: Drought, floods and a lack of fresh water may cause significant global instability and conflict in the coming decades, as developing countries scramble to…
13th March, 2012
Aid audit termed crucial
ISLAMABAD, March 12: Aid agency Oxfam has called for transparency and accountability of international aid directed towards improving lives of millions of deserving Pakistanis, terming it crucial for all aid operations in the country
ISLAMABAD, March 12: Aid agency Oxfam has called for transparency and accountability of international aid directed towards improving lives of millions of deserving Pakistanis, terming it crucial for all aid operations in the country
