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Hale Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia Erupts After 12,000 Years of Dormancy
Ethiopia’s Hale Gubbi volcano erupts for the first time in 12,000 years, sending ash clouds across Yemen, Oman, India, and northern Pakistan. No casualties reported so far.
Muhammad Hashir
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NIH Issues Smog Advisory as Respiratory Risks Rise in Major Cities
NIH warns of rising smog risks across Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala & Islamabad. Children, elderly, and patients urged to take precautions. Use masks & avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Muhammad Hashir
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Dry, Cold Weather to Persist Nationwide; Light Rain Expected in Northern Areas
NDMA forecasts dry and cold weather across Pakistan from Nov 3–8. Light rain & snowfall expected in upper KP, GB & AJK as westerly winds move in.
Muhammad Hashir
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Punjab Govt Faces Backlash Over Alleged Shutdown of Air Quality Monitors in Lahore
Critics accuse Punjab’s Environment Dept of shutting down air quality monitors in Lahore during peak smog hours to manipulate data — officials deny wrongdoing, citing “technical issues.”
Muhammad Hashir
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Severe Drought Grips Balochistan as Rainfall Shortage Deepens Water and Agriculture Crisis
Balochistan faces worsening drought as rainfall remains far below normal—groundwater plunges, crops wither, and livestock suffer. Officials warn of “catastrophic” water shortages with no major rains expected till December.
Muhammad Hashir
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Pakistan’s Floods Inflict $2.9 Billion Losses, Slash GDP Growth and Job Opportunities
Devastating floods caused $2.9B in losses across Pakistan — damaging crops, roads, homes & power networks. Over 220,000 people lost jobs, GDP growth cut to 3.5–3.9% from the 4.2% target.
Muhammad Hashir
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Strong Tremors Jolt KP, Islamabad and Northern Areas; Epicentre in Afghanistan
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted KP, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & northern areas Friday evening. The tremors originated from the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, PMD reports. No major damages reported.
Muhammad Hashir
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Four Dead, 28 Injured as Heavy Rains Batter Punjab; PDMA Issues Fresh Alert
At least 4 people, including 2 children, have died and 28 injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab in the past 24 hours. PDMA warns of more heavy rain, rising river levels, and urges precautions.
Muhammad Hashir
