The nationwide death toll in Pakistan from the 2025 monsoon season has risen to 271, after six deaths and 22 injuries were reported in the past 24 hours due to rain- and flood-related incidents, The Express Tribune reported, citing the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 344 roads remain blocked, 169 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 230 water supply schemes have been hit due to heavy rains.
Amid continuous rainfall in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have issued a public advisory urging residents to stay away from water bodies as river levels continue to rise. SDRF teams remain deployed to monitor the situation and prevent casualties.
Heavy monsoon rains across Sindh caused severe flooding, power outages, and multiple accidents, killing at least six people due to electrocution, drowning, and roof collapse, Dawn reported. Several districts, including Hyderabad, Jacobabad, and Mirpurkhas, were hit hard, with drainage failur
South Korea is bracing for more potential casualties from heavy rainfall, with the death toll rising to 14 and 12 people still missing. The severe weather has affected several regions, with the southern county of Sancheong being the most severely affected, Al Jazeera reported.
Russia intercepted over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 13 targeting Moscow, with no reported damage or casualties, according to RT. Moscow's mayor and the Defense Ministry said air defenses remain strong amid escalating drone raids by Ukraine across multiple Russian regions.
An official said, "A fire broke out on the ground floor of a three-story building, specifically in the drawing room. Household items and furniture were damaged in the flames. We received a fire call around 2:47 pm, and two fire vehicles reached the spot, controlling the fire. Fortunately, th
The Punjab province of Pakistan remains on edge as the death toll from torrential rains continues to rise, with 71 fatalities recorded in just the last 48 hours, taking the total number of casualties to 123 since June 25, the Dawn reported on Saturday, citing Punjab's Provincial Disaster Man
At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, as hospitals struggle without power or supplies. Attacks hit displaced civilians, including children, while doctors are forced to choose who to treat. Israel also faced backlash after bombing Gaza's onl