The rain, the caves and the quest to preserve Mogao Grottoes
In Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road city in northwest China, even rain has caught the attention of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The city is home to the Mogao Caves, a…
Pakistan Government Prepares Rs. 800 Billion Plan Against Future Floods
The Planning Commission has finalized a revised framework for Pakistan’s National Flood Protection Project, with the proposed cost rising to nearly Rs. 800 billion as the government moves toward seeking…
First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of Pakistan from July 1: PMD
Karachi is expected to receive below-normal rain during the upcoming monsoon, says the MeT Office spokesperson The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the arrival of the monsoon season in…
China renews yellow alert for rainstorms in several regions
China’s national observatory on Saturday renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms, warning of downpours in some regions of the country. From 8 a.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday,…