Tag Meteorological Department

Cyclone alert has been issued for Karachi, Pakistan

The Meteorological department has issued a cyclone alert after spotting development of a low pressure in Arabian Sea.   The Met office on Thursday said the low air pressure is forming 1600 kilometer south of Karachi, and an advisory might…

Major Snow Storm ‘Yohan’ Batters Lebanon

Tuesday night into Wednesday, with rain, snow and gale-force winds causing massive disruption to the country’s roads and services.   The Meteorological Department at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport said that the temperature would continue to drop Wednesday, with wind…

Landslide & Heavy Rain Kills 5 In Uttarakhand, India

Five people were killed in a landslide in Uttarakhand and the meteorological department Monday warned of another round of incessant downpour within 48 hours. Heavy rain pounded the state 10 days back. Officials have been asked to be “extra vigilant”…

Severe flooding devastates 1000’s in Sri Lanka

More rains to come warns Met Dept ; people in vulnerable areas asked to be vigilant Several areas in the upcountry have been hit by floods, a rare occurrence according to the Meteorological Department. More than 2,000 people have been…