Storm Francine hits southern US with heavy rain, winds, and widespread power outages Dtrends

Storm Francine hits southern US with heavy rain, winds, and widespread power outages Dtrends

NEW ORLEANS: Storm Francine barreled across southern US on Thursday, pounding the region with heavy rains and gusty winds while causing widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. It had weakened from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical depression as it moved northeastward over central Mississippi, but still packed winds of … Read more

PMD forecasts widespread rains, strong winds across country Dtrends

PMD forecasts widespread rains, strong winds across country Dtrends

During the heavy rain in Lahore, a person going with own motorcycle from the flood on August 1, 2024. — AFP The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday forecast more widespread rain with windstorm in all across the country during the next 24 hours. In a statement, the Met Office said heavy rainfall is likely … Read more

Traders’ strike disrupts major cities including capital; widespread closure of businesses D_Trends

Traders’ strike disrupts major cities including capital; widespread closure of businesses D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: In an unusual display of unity, traders, small businesses, and even several national clothing brands joined the shutter-down strike in the federal capital on Wednesday. Additionally, meat shops were closed for their weekly day off.  Unlike previous protests, this strike saw participation from tea stalls, local restaurants, and tandoors in response to the ‘Tajir … Read more