On World Disaster Reduction Day, UN spotlights unique needs, vulnerabilities of older persons

Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:13:00 +0200un-org (en)

Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, the United Nations is spotlighting the need to address the vulnerabilities facing older persons, who suffer disproportionately high levels of death and injuries in different types of emergencies and disasters, ranging from weather events and epidemics to armed conflict.

Pakistan: International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction: “Disaster Risk Reduction strategies should be Older People Inclusive”

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:19:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Government of Pakistan Country: Pakistan Message from the Prime Minister on the occasion of International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction: “Disaster Risk Reduction strategies should be Older People Inclusive” (13 October, 2014) The combination of more extreme climate events and an aging....

Bangladesh: International Day for Disaster Reduction

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:19:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Islamic Relief Country: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Pakistan , Yemen As the world marks the International Day for Disaster Reduction, Islamic Relief highlights seven of its projects that are helping vulnerable communities to reduce their risk from disasters.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:50:00 +0200Infopak-en (en)

Press Release No: 51 Dated: 10/12/2014 The combination of more extreme climate events and an aging population has the potential to increase older people’s vulnerability to risks and disasters, especially in low- and middle-income countries. International Day for Disaster Reduction observed on....

Kashmiri activists to hold peaceful sit-in near LoC

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:53:00 +0200dawn (en)

MUZAFFARABAD: Activists of three Kashmiri organisations will stage a peaceful sit-in near the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday (October 15) to protest against New Delhi’s ‘inhuman treatment’ of flood survivors in held Kashmir and its refusal to accept relief goods for them from international aid agencies.

Pakistan needs to understand the challenge

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 03:47:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Karachi Climate change is a reality in Pakistan and we cannot meet its challenges unless we understand and accept the challenge, Pakistan s top cl

Pakistan: Pakistan bars relief goods to flood-hit Indian Kashmir

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 04:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: India, Pakistan 10/04/2014 19:03 GMT MUZAFFARABAD, October 4, 2014 (AFP) - Pakistan on Saturday barred activists from taking relief goods intended for flood victims to the border of Indian-controlled Kashmir, where delays in aid have created widespread anger among residents.

Pakistan bars relief goods to flood-hit Indian Kashmir

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 23:52:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

MUZAFFARABAD (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan on Saturday barred activists from taking relief goods intended for flood victims to the border of Indian-controlled Kashmir, where delays in aid have created widespread anger among residents.

Pakistan Bars Relief Goods to Flood-Hit Indian Kashmir

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 21:46:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Pakistan on Saturday barred activists from taking relief goods intended for flood victims to the border of Indian-controlled Kashmir, where delays in aid have created widespread anger among residents. The frustration has spread to the Pakistani-controlled area of the territory because of the family....

Pakistan: President lauds PRCS services for flood affectees

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 05:11:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Pakistan Red Crescent Society Country: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain lauded the humanitarian services rendered by Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) over the decades in times of natural calamities and any other emergency. The President said that the emerging challenges and increasing....

Betrayal charge: Senate panel seeks arrest of ex-water commissioner

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:08:00 +0200tribune (en)

ISLAMABAD: Urging the government to take up water rights issue with India, a senate committee on Wednesday demanded that Pakistan ’s former Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah be immediately arrested for not protecting Pakistan’s water rights. “Government must have arrested Jamaat Ali Shah.

Senate body expresses concern over work on new Balakot city project

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 03:53:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Wednesday expressed its dissatisfaction over the work on the new Balakot city project a

Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report - 30 September 2014

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Pakistan Sindh Updates Weather Forecast and Road Conditions in Sindh as on 30-9-2014 Sindh Desert Development Organization (SDDO) Activities in District Umerkot Drought Updates Daily Health Report of District Tharparkar as on 30-9-2014....

Pakistan's water rights: Senate panel wants ex-Indus water commissioner arrested

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:28:00 +0200tribune (en)

ISLAMABAD: Urging the government to discuss water rights issue with India, the Senate standing committee on Cabinet Secretariat has sought the immediate arrest of former Indus water commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah for not protecting Pakistan ’s water rights.

President advises PRCS to equip itself to deal with emergency situations

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 06:02:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

City Reporter Wednesday, October 01, 2014 - Islamabad—President Mamnoon Hussain has lauded the humanitarian services rendered by Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) over the decades in times of natural calamities and any other emergency. The President said that the emerging challenges and....

Mobilink Foundation partners with PDMA for flood relief

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:15:00 +0200nation (en)

islamabad Mobilink Foundation has partnered with Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to provide food assistance to the flood affectees in the Jhang district and its surrounding areas. Nutritional assistance was provided to 500 families with packages that included perishable food items and bottled water.

Mamnoon lauds PRCS services for IDPs, flood victims

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:56:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain lauded the humanitarian services rendered by Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) over the decades in times of na

Ex-servicemen urge govt to opt for fresh polls

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:13:00 +0200nation (en)

islamabadi Pakistan Ex-servicemen Association (PESA) on Monday said that the government must opt for fresh elections after the admittance of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of irregularities during the elections. According to a statement released by PESA, losses during the floods have exposed....

Mobilink supports flood victims

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 05:37:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

KARACHI: Mobilink Foundation has partnered with Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to provide food assistance to the flood victims in Jhang

Mobilink helps flood victims

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 07:18:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

Staff Reporter Saturday, September 27, 2014 - Lahore—Mobilink Foundation has partnered with Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to provide food assistance to the flood affectees in the Jhang District and its surrounding areas. Nutritional assistance was provided to 500 families with....

Improved disaster reporting, vigilant joint role critical to mitigate floods

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:42:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

Friday, September 26, 2014 - Islamabad—The two-day international workshop, capacity building of community elders and media towards flood vigilance and disaster reporting organized by UNESCO in partnership with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, aimed to strengthen the....

Improved disaster reporting critical to flood mitigation

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:35:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Islamabad A well-prepared community could bring a new synergy in flood management activities. The time has also come now to change the perspective

Improved disaster reporting critical to flood mitigation: experts

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:03:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Islamabad: A well-prepared community could bring a new synergy in flood management activities. The time has also come now to change the perspective of

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 25 September 2014

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, iMMAP Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates Safe Evacuation Details of Sindh as on 24-9-2014 Drought Updates Daily Health Report of District Tharparkar as on 25-9-2014 Nationwide Updates NDMA-Rain/Floods 2014 Updates as of....

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 24 September 2014

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 23:06:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, iMMAP Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates District Khairpur Situation Updates as of 23-9-2014 Taluka’s of District Khairpur to be affected during Expected Flood 2014 Details of Pacca/Katcha Area, Population and Relief camps....

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 23 September 2014

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 04:48:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, US Agency for International Development Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates PDMA Sindh Updates Floods 2014-Safe Evacuation Report (SER) as on 22-9-2014 HANDS Pakistan Pre- flood response with PDMA Sindh and district....

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 22 September 2014

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:11:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, iMMAP Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: PDMA Sindh Updates Flood Situation at Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri as of 21-9-2014 District Kashmore Detailed Report Regarding Monsoon Flood 2014 as of 21-9-2014 Flood Updates from the Office of the....

Disaster management: India's big challenge

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:51:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

As Indian-controlled Kashmir reels from ravaging floods, India's disaster management authorities have come under fire yet again. Experts say that more efforts are required to minimize the impact of the future calamities.

PRCS’ medics to cure patients for months in affected areas

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:38:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

News PRCS’ medics to cure patients for months in affected areas Monday, September 22, 2014 - Islamabad— Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has provided cooked food to over 65,000 flood victims besides 100, 000 non-food items in Punjab and AJK. PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi said on Sunday the Society....

Medical team leaves for flooded areas

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 04:56:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE A MEDICAL team, comprising doctors, nurses and paramedical staff of the Lahore General Hospital (LGH), has left for Narowal to provide medic

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 18 September 2014

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates .............................................................................................................................................

Pakistan: Pakistan Monsoon Update Issue 8, 18 September 2014

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Pakistan Summary: Country wide flood losses stand at 318 persons dead, 1,806,192 population affected and 2,324,427 acres of cropped area affected in Punjab; The flood water has entered upper Sindh along the Indus River.

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 17 September 2014

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates .............................................................................................................................................

Water levels continue to rise at Guddu barrage

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:09:00 +0200dawn (en)

ISLAMABAD:After devastating damage to settlements in Punjab, the raging waters have now made their way into Sindh, infuriating river Indus. According to media reports, dozens of villages of Ghotki and Pano Akil were submerged with houses of the residents caved in. Land communication of areas engulfed by flood water has completely been cut off.

Pakistan floods affect 2.3 million

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:08:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

As the flood emergency deepens in Pakistan , now affecting nearly 2.3 million people, humanitarian teams have mobilized to work alongside local government authorities to assess needs in the worst-affected areas.

PRCS provides cooked food to 65,000 flood-affected people

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:38:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Islamabad The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has provided cooked food to over 65,000 flood victims while 100,000 others are being provided no

Cross-border floods: AJK premier offers to send aid

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 03:44:00 +0200tribune (en)

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdur Rashid Turabi and local leaders of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) have offered more than Rs10 billion of AJK’s development budget for the rehabilitation of flood victims of Indian Kashmir.

Pakistan: Red Crescent provides cooked food to 65,000, starts provision of non-food items to 100,000 flood victims

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Pakistan Red Crescent Society Country: Pakistan The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has provided cooked food to over 65,000 while 100, 000 flood victims are being provided non-food items in the flood affected areas of Punjab and AJK besides six Mobile Health Units are working in the....

Déplacements de populations - La nature n'a pas été tendre l'année dernière

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:23:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Vingt-deux millions de personnes ont dû abandonner leur domicile en 2013 à la suite d'une catastrophe naturelle. C'est trois fois plus que le nombre de déplacés par des conflits, ce qui prouve l'urgence à s'attaquer au changement climatique.

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 16 September 2014

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:37:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates Flood Situation in Sukkur Division Updates as of 16-9-2014 Rehabilitation of Indus & Sustainability of Empowerment (RISE) Updates as of....

Pakistan, India Flood Leaves Health Risks in...

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:59:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Indian Kashmiri men tie ropes for rescue over a flooded street during floods in Srinagar on Sept. 9, 2014. (Punit Paranjpe/AFP/Getty Images) Recent flooding in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, divided between India and Pakistan , has left an "unprecedented catastrophe" in the region, local officials....

Kashmir floods: The army gains where media fails

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:09:00 +0200rediff (en)

The stage on which the Jammu and Kashmir flood disaster played out is littered with protagonists, most of whom did not receive the attention they deserve, says Ajai Shukla

Pakistan: Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 15 September 2014

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:25:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates Reduction in High to Very High Flood Level in River Indus at Guddu & Sukkur Relief Provided to Flood Affected Districts By PDMA Sindh and....

Rs60b flood fighting plan splashed away

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 04:21:00 +0200nation (en)

LAHORE Policymakers have wasted more than Rs60 billion to undertake studies at national level for minimising flood damages and proper utilisation of that water from 1978 to 2010 with zero results on ground, TheNation has learnt through a research. Around Rs13 billion were spent on National Flood....

Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 14 September 2014

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:18:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Contents Sindh Updates Relief Provided to Flood Affected Districts By PDMA Sindh and Relief Department as of 13-9- 2014 Drought Updates Daily Health Report of District Tharparkar as on 14-9-2014.

Pakistan: Christian Aid launches appeal to help flood victims in South Asia

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Christian Aid Country: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan 12 September 2014 - Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help victims of severe floods across four countries in South Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal – that have so far claimed an estimated 500 lives. More than 8.

Hundreds of thousands still stranded by held Kashmir floods

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 04:50:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

HELD SRINAGAR: Rescuers struggled to reach more than 200,000 people still stranded Saturday in held Kashmir as deadly floodwaters receded, revealing h

SGPC, Army come together to help J&K flood-hit

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 02:49:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) -- responsible for managing gurdwaras in Punjab and some other states — is working hand in hand with the Army to provide help to people hit hard by the floods in Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 13 September 2014

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 02:38:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan **Sindh Updates Sindh Floods 2014 ** Updates On-going floods in Pakistan and its possible impact on Sindh The PDMA Sind informed that Guddu will receive water well within its capacity. The PDMA issued alerts for Sindh.

India: Hundreds of thousands left stranded by Kashmir floods

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:01:00 +0200WortLuxembourg-en (en)

Rescuers struggled to reach more than 200,000 people still stranded Saturday in Indian Kashmir as deadly floodwaters receded, revealing horrific devastation in the Himalayan region including neighbouring Pakistan , officials said.

Hundreds of thousands still stranded by killer Kashmir floods

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:23:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Rescuers struggled to reach more than 200,000 people still stranded on Saturday in Indian Kashmir as deadly floodwaters receded, revealing horrific devastation in the Himalayan region including neighbouring Pakistan , officials said.

India: Hundreds of thousands still stranded in killer Kashmir floods

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:29:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: India, Pakistan 09/13/2014 12:02 GMT by Bhuvan BAGGA SRINAGAR, September 13, 2014 (AFP) - Rescuers struggled to reach more than 200,000 people still stranded Saturday in Indian Kashmir as deadly floodwaters receded, revealing horrific devastation in the....

Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 11 September 2014

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:28:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates Sindh Weather Forecast and Roads Update as of 12-9-2014 Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Flood Forecast Updates as of 12-9-2014....

Govt to rehabilitate all flood-hit families: Nawaz

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:45:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

. Unconstitutional, illegal demands cannot be accepted Our Correspondent Saturday, September 13, 2014 - Bhawana (Chiniot)—Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday said that the federal and Punjab provincial governments would not rest until all flood-hit families are rehabilitated and get due compensation for their losses.

Rehman for strategy to tackle natural disasters

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:52:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Islamabad Former interior minister Rehman Malik has proposed Pakistan and India to work out common strategy to deal with natural disasters like pre

Pakistan: Daily Emergency and Response Situational Information Report, 11 September 2014

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:04:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: US Agency for International Development, Information Management and Mine Action Programs Country: Pakistan Update includes the following: Sindh Updates . PDMA Sindh Flood Forecast Updates as of 11-9-2014 Significant Flood Forecast for River Indus at Guddu and Sukkur Pakistan Meteorological....

UN agency asked to assess damages

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 07:05:00 +0200tribune (en)

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has formally requested the United Nations Development Organisation (UNDP) to assess damages caused by the recent floods in Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). In an exclusive interview with The Express Tribune,....

Malik seeks strategy to tackle natural disasters

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:29:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister Rehman Malik has proposed Pakistan and India to work out common strategy to deal with natural disasters like pre-w

Flood-hit J&K

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:52:00 +0200Hindu (en)

That India and Pakistan are determined to help each other after the worst floods in the Kashmir region in decades is praiseworthy. When it concerns humanity, both countries must bury the hatchet a...

Severe floods kill more than 440 in India and Pakistan

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:16:00 +0200caspionet (en)

Severe floods in India and Pakistan earlier this month have killed over 440 people.

Thousands still stranded in flood-hit Kashmir

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:41:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

At least 450 dead in divided Himalayan region and in parts of Pakistan as floodwaters start to recede in some areas.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:58:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Nearly two dozen floods hit Pakistan since 1950

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:03:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE: Between 1950 and September 9, 2014, Pakistan has been confronted with nearly two dozen major floods, which have not only claimed at least 11,5

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods surpasses 440

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:09:00 +0200CBC (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:16:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 440 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:12:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

The flash floods, which began on Sept. 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless in the two neighbouring states

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:11:00 +0200usnews (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

10 people killed as mosque collapses in Pakistan

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:07:00 +0200denverpost (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:05:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:01:00 +0200sudanvisiondaily (en)

JHANG, Pakistan - The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:58:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as Click to Continue

Raging Floods Kill Over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:49:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Raging floods in Pakistan , India kill over 440 people; hundreds of thousands may have to flee

Raging floods kill over 440 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:38:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 440 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims. Authorities in Pakistan say the floods, which began Sept.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:19:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods surpasses 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:14:00 +0200CBC (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities say, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:11:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims.

Raging floods kill over 400 in Pakistan, India

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:55:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — Raging monsoon floods sweeping across India and Pakistan have killed more than 400 people, authorities said Tuesday, warning hundreds of thousands more to be prepared to flee their homes as helicopters and boats raced to save marooned victims. Authorities in Pakistan say the floods, which began Sept.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:23:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of Click to Continue

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:19:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:09:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:08:00 +0200time (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:50:00 +0200AP (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned hundreds of thousands to be prepared to flee more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on Sept.

India, Pakistan Floods Death Toll Climbs To...

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:46:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

At least 400 people have died in floods that swept through parts of Pakistan and India in recent days, as the most potent seasonal monsoon rains to hit the two nations in more than five decades have left behind landslides and collapsed homes that have forced thousands of evacuations and countless water rescues.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:08:00 +0200usnews (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) — The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:04:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

Share India Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:03:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:30:00 +0200denverpost (en)

JHANG, Pakistan (AP) The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods reaches 400 new The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India has...

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:29:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

Death toll from floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:22:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Share India Armies in both countries have scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad have warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The flash floods, which began on September 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and left thousands homeless.

India, Pakistan scramble to help flood victimes as death toll reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:49:00 +0200scmp (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Tuesday as armies in both countries scrambled to help the victims and authorities in Islamabad warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:39:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

The flash floods, which began on Sept. 3, have put more than half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless in the two neighbouring states

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:04:00 +0200680news (en)

ISLAMABAD – The death toll from floods in India and Pakistan has reached 400 as authorities warned of more flooding in the days ahead. The floods have put half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless. Pakistani and Indian troops have been using boats and helicopters to drop food....

Death toll now over 400 from Indian, Pakistani floods

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:50:00 +0200CBC (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

Death Toll in India, Pakistan Floods Reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:33:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:31:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead. Click to Continue

Death toll in India, Pakistan floods reaches 400

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:31:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The death toll from floods in Pakistan and India reached 400 on Thursday as authorities in both countries warned of more flooding in the days ahead.

India responsible for Pakistan floods Hafeez Saeed

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:35:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Hafeez Saeed mastermind of 2611 Mumbai attacks on Monday blamed India for severe flood crisis in Pakistan Saeed described Modis offer to help flood victims as equivalent to rubbing salt on the wounds of Pakistani and Kashmiri people

Flood death toll rises in Pakistan and India

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 02:12:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Hundreds Dead After Heavy Rains Hit Kashmir

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:06:00 +0200skynews (en)

Helicopters and boats are deployed as scores of villages are submerged and thousands left homeless by the worst floods in decades.

Pakistan, India floods: Death toll rises to 200

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 06:42:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Flood death toll rises in Pakistan and India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:22:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan India floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 200

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:06:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan India floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 200

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:57:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

At least 200 people have been killed across Pakistan and India after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse, officials say.

Pakistan floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:35:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

At least 106 people have been killed across Pakistan after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse in the Punjab and Kashmir regions, officials say.

Pakistan floods: death toll from monsoon rains climbs above 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:19:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

At least 106 people have been killed across Pakistan after heavy rains brought flash floods and caused homes to collapse in the Punjab and Kashmir regions, officials say.

Pakistan monsoon rains ‘kill more than 100’

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:57:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

orrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 20:08:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

SRINAGAR (INDIA) - More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Pakistan: Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: India, Pakistan 09/06/2014 13:50 GMT by Parvaiz BUKHARI SRINAGAR, September 6, 2014 (AFP) - More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Torrential rains kill more than 230 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:58:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

More than 230 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Torrential Rains Kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:28:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Torrential rains kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 15:25:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday.

Monsoon rains death toll over 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 14:36:00 +0200tribune (en)

SRINAGAR: More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with relief....

Torrential rains kill more than 200 in Pakistan, India

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 13:46:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

SRINAGAR, India: More than 200 people in Pakistan and northern India have been killed in torrential monsoon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and house collapses, officials in the two countries said Saturday. Troops and other emergency personnel were deployed in both countries to help with....

Pakistan monsoon rains 'kill more than 100'

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:32:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods.

Pakistan: Monsoon rains in Pakistan kill more than 100: officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Pakistan 09/06/2014 08:53 GMT LAHORE, September 6, 2014 (AFP) - Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods.

Monsoon Rains in Pakistan Kill more than 100

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:21:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Monsoon rains in Pak kill more than 100: Officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:19:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistan i-administered Kashmir.

Monsoon rains in Pakistan kill more than 100: Officials

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 11:13:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 106 people over the past three days and damaged thousands of houses, officials said Saturday as authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses, electric shocks and landslides in the....

Altaf urges PAT, PTI to postpone sit-ins to help flood victims

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:11:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain on Friday appealed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami T

Malik Riaz extends Rs500m helping hand to flood victims

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:11:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

ISLAMABAD: World s top philanthropist Malik Riaz Hussain, who owns Bahria Town, announced Friday to help flood-effected people with a net cash of Rs50

Altaf urges PAT, PTI to postpone sit-ins to help flood victims

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:26:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain on Friday appealed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) c

Torrential monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:28:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

ISLAMABAD, September 5- Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan , officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river. The deaths have all come in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistani-administered....

Monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:56:00 +0200sbs (en)

Torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan , with the death toll expected to rise.

Pakistan: Torrential monsoon rains kill nearly 70 in Pakistan: officials

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Pakistan 09/05/2014 09:10 GMT ISLAMABAD, September 5, 2014 (AFP) - Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan, officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river.

Torrential Monsoon Rains Kill nearly 70 in Pakistan

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:51:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Two days of torrential monsoon rains have killed nearly 70 people in Pakistan , officials said Friday, as authorities ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas around a major river. The deaths have all come in the most populous province Punjab and in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, with most caused by roof collapses and electric shocks.

Rain plays havoc in Punjab, Kashmir; 41 killed Lahore—At least 41 people died in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said. Fifteen deaths were reported from Lahore and seven from the districts of ...

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 08:02:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

Rain plays havoc in Punjab, Kashmir; 41 killed . Rivers in Punjab reaching ‘very high’ mark from Sept 5 to 7, PM asks Punjab govt to expedite relief work Salim Ahmed Friday, September 05, 2014 - Lahore—At least 41 people died in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said.

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 40 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:15:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 40 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan , officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Heavy rains claim at least 40 lives across Punjab

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:08:00 +0200dawn (en)

LAHORE: At least 40 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said. Fifteen deaths were reported from Lahore and a total of seven from the districts of Sialkot and Gujranwala. “At least 25 people have been killed in different....

Heavy rains claim at least 35 lives across Punjab

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:07:00 +0200dawn (en)

LAHORE: At least 35 people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Punjab since Wednesday night, police and rescue sources said. Fifteen deaths were reported from Lahore and a total of seven from the districts of Sialkot and Gujranwala. “At least 25 people have been killed in different....

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 35 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:12:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 35 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan , officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Heavy monsoon rains kill over 30 in Pakistan

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:23:00 +0200tribune (en)

LAHORE: More than 30 people have been killed as a result of heavy monsoon rains across Pakistan , officials said on Thursday. Most of the deaths were caused by roof collapses in buildings in Punjab, with 13 people killed in the provincial capital Lahore. Meanwhile, eight lives have been claimed in various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).