Nuclear energy
Pakistan's energy landscape has received a significant boost with the successful energization of the 500 kV K2/K3-Matiari and KKI-Port Qasim transmission line circuits by the National Grid Company of Pakistan Ltd. (NGC). This critical infrastructure enhancement has strengthened the nation's power grid, evacuating 2,200
Nuclear energy
The National Grid Company of Pakistan Ltd. (NGC) has made a significant advancement in Pakistan's power infrastructure by successfully energizing the 500 kV K2/K3-Matiari and KKI-Port Qasim transmission line circuits. The 102 km transmission line is designed to evacuate 2,200 MW of power from the K2
Floods
Residents in Mae Sai's Tambon Mae Sai Municipality were advised to evacuate to higher ground on Monday after the Sai River swelled and overflowed due to 118.8 millimeters of rainfall in just hours. The water level reached 398.31 meters at the Mae Sai Friendship Bridge, prompting
Floods
Philip Bedient, director of Rice University's SSPEED Center, will testify before Texas legislative committees on July 31, providing insights on flood prediction, planning, and response. Bedient, a renowned hydrologist with 50 years of experience, will join other experts to present tools and systems developed by Rice to improve
Floods
Heavy rain and flash floods have caused five water rescues and multiple evacuations in southeastern New Mexico, with waters receding around 2pm local time. The flooding, which threatened the village of Ruidoso, has prompted road closures and concerns about loose earth and burn scars from recent wildfires. The area remains
Floods
Massive flooding in parts of Bulacan has left thousands displaced, prompting a major humanitarian relief mission led by the 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve (2nd AFWR), under the leadership of Lt. Col. Mikee Romero. The relief mission has evacuated over 7,500 individuals, including 1,500 families from Calumpit and
Floods
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited families displaced by massive flooding in San Mateo, Rizal, on Thursday, amidst the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon. The president checked on the condition of residents temporarily seeking shelter at the Maly Elementary School, where 546 families or
Floods
Heavy overnight rain triggered widespread flooding across Phayao province on Tuesday, leaving multiple districts inundated, roads impassable, and farmlands underwater. The hardest-hit area, Chiang Kham district, has seen severe disruption, with floodwaters engulfing streets near Phayao Hospital. Emergency crews rushed to deploy sandbags and tarpaulins around hospital buildings to hold
Floods
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been praised by Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, for her swift and effective response during the recent flash floods that hit various areas of the province. The floods brought significant challenges, but CM Maryam Nawaz's proactive actions, including
Emergency preparedness
As hurricane season approaches, it's essential to create a comprehensive emergency plan to ensure everyone's safety. Dr. Dag Shapshak, associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Eddie Coar, director of Emergency Management, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offer expert advice on
Emergency preparedness
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed all departments in the province to remain fully prepared as monsoon rains intensify, posing a threat to lives and property. During a recent visit to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters, CM Maryam received a comprehensive briefing on the flood and rain
Floods
Heavy torrential rains have brought severe urban flooding to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with water levels in Nullah Leh reaching critical heights. Authorities have issued a high alert, warning residents to evacuate nearby neighborhoods as water levels near the 20-foot danger mark. Emergency services are fully mobilized, with officials from WASA
