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Severe storms threaten over 120M in Eastern US with catastrophic winds
Severe thunderstorms are posing a significant threat to over 120 million people in the Eastern US, with potentially damaging wind gusts, large hail, heavy rainfall, and even a few tornadoes, especially from Philadelphia to Atlanta.
Rains ravage northern China after storm Doksuri
At least 11 people have tragically lost their lives, and 27 others are missing after heavy rains wreaked havoc on northern parts of China, including the capital, Beijing, state media reported on Tuesday. The region has been grappling with…
PMD warns of heavy rainfall and flooding across the country
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in various regions of the country from 25 to 30 July.
Tornadoes wreak havoc on Chicago homes
As severe weather conditions persist in the United States, a series of tornadoes have struck the city of Chicago, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Deadly monsoon rains in Pakistan claim over 50 lives and cause widespread damage
Devastating monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, resulting in the loss of at least 50 lives and causing significant damage across the country. The heavy downpours, which have persisted for two weeks, have triggered weather-related…
Stranded mountaineer Asif Bhatti reached the base camp
Mountaineer Asif Bhatti has successfully reached the base camp of the trapped climbers in the Nanga Parbat expedition. Due to bad weather, Bhatti and his team were stranded at Camp 4, located at an altitude of 7,500 meters.
Record rainfall causes urban flooding in Lahore
Lahore experienced an unprecedented weather event as it endured a staggering 260mm of rainfall within a span of just six hours. This torrential downpour, setting a new June record, led to urban flooding and posed significant challenges for…
Severe floods devastate multiple regions of Chile
A powerful frontal system has caused heavy rainfall across vast areas of Chile since 23 June leading to widespread devastation. According to authorities, the catastrophic weather event has already claimed the lives of at least 2…
Lightning and heavy downpours claims 12 lives in Pakistan
As Pakistan braces for monsoon, lightning strikes and heavy downpours in the early hours of Monday have led to the loss of 12 lives and left 15 others injured.
Pakistan-Denmark forge green alliance to tackle climate change
Pakistan and Denmark have mutually embarked on a collaborative plan addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
BIPARJOY cyclone: Pakistan’s coastal areas face impending danger
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning regarding the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) named "BIPARJOY". The storm is currently located in the east-central Arabian Sea. It has remained powerful and has been…
Massive Canadian wildfires blanket New York in thick smog
New York City faced severe air pollution on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires permeated the area. The city endured a second day of hazy, orange skies, leading residents to don protective face masks when outdoors. The Air Quality…
The wrangling of climatic politics
Climate Change , its politics among nations, their tussles,
Avalanche kills 9 in Gilgit-Baltistan
A devastating avalanche occurred on Saturday in the Shunter Top area of Astore district, Gilgit-Baltistan resulting in the loss of 9 lives and leaving 25 others injured.
UN approves Resolution to Combat Climate Change
New York, 30 March 2023 (GNP): Resolution to combat climate change, that the highest international court specify legal duties relating to climate change, was approved by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday by majority consent.…
Progress of CICA Environmental Dimension
Undoubtedly, Asia is on its way to becoming the fastest-developing continent in the world. Projected new trade routes, efforts to develop a sustainable system, and the significance of green transformation in the face of rising energy, food,…
Empowering Women Farmers with Digital Technologies
Islamabad, 14 March 2023 (GNP): As climate change continues to affect agriculture and smallholder women farmers, access to digital technologies can help improve their ability to adapt to these changes and build a more resilient farming…
Advancing Pakistan’s Climate Change Response with World Bank Collaboration
Washington DC, 14 March 2023 (GNP): Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the US, and Martin Raiser, the World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, met today. The meeting's agenda focused on advancing Pakistan and the World Bank's…
China takes interests in Pakistan’s Green Energy development
China Pakistan ties boosted
Space rock Asteroid 2023 BU passes closer to several satellites
Washington D.C., 27 January 2023 (GNP): The space rock, 2023 BU, which is about the size of a minibus, whirled across South America's southernmost point soon before 03:30 GMT. It qualifies as a close shave at a distance of 3,600 kilometers…
Pakistan, Belarus Aims to Cooperate on Disaster Management
Islamabad/Minsk, 22 December 2022 (GNP): The head of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, welcomed a delegation from the Republic of Belarus that included three people.
The group from…
Sindh and Balochistan in search of sustainable livelihoods
Islamabad, 12 December 2022 (GNP): Sherry Rehman, the federal minister for climate change, said during her Monday speech to the Donor's Coordination Group meeting of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that the policy…
Italy and Pakistan Cooperating for Waste Management
Embassy of Italy organized a presentation "Waste Management and Challenge in Karakoram' at the Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad. Ms Zartaj Gul, Minster of State for Climate Chang, presided over the meeting.