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PMD forecasts rain in Islamabad, Punjab and KP

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Rain is expected in Islamabad and various cities this evening, with showers likely in Murree, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and parts of Balochistan.
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Monsoon outlook warns of floods in northern areas

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Monsoon outlook warns of floods in northern areas as temperatures rise, risking glacier melt and landslides.
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Pakistan sees 13 pct more rainfall in pre-monsoon

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Pakistan experienced 13% more rainfall during the pre-monsoon season, with Punjab seeing a 23% increase, according to the Meteorological Department.
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Heatwave in UK may cause 2,700 deaths

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Heatwave in UK may cause 2,700 deaths, experts warn. June's temperatures broke a 50-year record, posing risks even to healthy individuals.
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Monsoon rains trigger floods and damage across Pakistan

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Monsoon rains continue, flooding areas in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, disrupting lives and damaging infrastructure.
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Peshawar faces rapid groundwater depletion

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Peshawar's groundwater is depleting rapidly, with some areas seeing over one meter drop annually. Experts warn of worsening crisis without effective regulation.
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Punjab’s groundwater rapidly depleting

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Punjab's groundwater is depleting rapidly, experts urge recharge wells. Lahore's water level drops by 1-1.5 meters annually, risking future water crisis.
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Punjab braces for heatwave, sets up relief camps

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Punjab initiates measures against heatwave, sets up relief camps and health facilities in affected areas under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif's directives.
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Punjab CM alerts agencies on monsoon, heatwave risks

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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz alerts agencies on monsoon, heatwave risks, urging vigilance and preventive measures from July to September.
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Heat index reaches dangerous levels across Pakistan

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A severe heatwave has dangerously raised the heat index across multiple cities, prompting warnings for residents to take precautions.
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Punjab bans extra charges on plastic bags

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Punjab bans extra charges on plastic bags to curb usage and protect the environment, with fines for violators up to 50,000 rupees.
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Heatwave claims 19 lives in New Jersey

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A heatwave in New Jersey has killed 19, with warnings issued for 160 million people. Governor urges residents to stay indoors.
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Simple AC setting can reduce electricity bills by 10%

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Adjusting AC thermostat saves energy, cuts costs. Experts recommend increasing settings slightly when away to reduce bills.
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Heatwave claims over 4,000 lives in Europe

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Heatwave in Europe claims over 4,000 lives, with France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK severely affected.
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UN links intensifying El Niño to worsening global heat

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UN warns of strong El Niño impact ahead, with effects felt until 2027. Over 3,700 heatwave deaths in Europe, concerns rise.
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Rain expected in parts of Punjab, KP, Kashmir

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Rain is expected in parts of Punjab, KP, and Kashmir today. Karachi experienced a cloudy morning, while other regions remain hot and humid.
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Longest day of the year observed globally

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Today marks the longest day of the year globally, signaling summer's start. Celebrations vary worldwide, with unique traditions in Sweden and the UK.
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Zardari stresses natural resource protection

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Zardari highlights natural resource protection for sustainable development, emphasizing pasture conservation for food security and livelihoods.

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