US EditionPakistan’s Punjab province battered by its biggest flood with 2 million people at risk
Two million people have been affected by the highest river water levels ever recorded in Punjab, Pakistan, with authorities conducting evacuations and rescue operations.
- Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is experiencing unprecedented flooding as river levels reach historic peaks, affecting two million residents.
- The flood was caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by global warming, along with water flowing into Pakistan's low-lying areas following controlled releases by India.
- Authorities are evacuating residents using boats and rescue camps in schools and police facilities while thousands have been relocated by the Edhi Foundation's marine team.
- Between the beginning of July and late August, Punjab experienced a 26.5% increase in monsoon rainfall compared to last year, while nationwide, 849 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents since June 26.
- Officials warn the flood emergency could worsen with over 750,000 displaced people and critical risks to agricultural areas vital for Pakistan's food security.
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In recent days, three of the Punjab rivers, the country's wheat attic, where nearly half of Pakistan's 255 million people live, have come out of bed because of monsoon rains.
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