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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Pakistan’s Punjab province battered by its biggest flood with 2 million people at risk - National
Pakistan’s Punjab province faces its worst flood ever, affecting 2 million people as three rivers hit record levels. Officials blame climate change and India’s dam water release.
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der Standard DEThe authorities are talking about one of the worst flood disasters in Pakistan's history, which has claimed at least 33 deaths so far
The monsoon season brings Pakistan to the stress limit. Torrential rains have flooded 2,000 villages in the Punjab region. A total of more than two million people are affected and the next wave of rain is already rolling.
Pakistan's Punjab province battered by its biggest flood with 2 million people at risk (World)
Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs. Global warming has worsened monsoon rains this year in Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to ...
The monsoon season brings Pakistan back to the load limit. Torrential rains flood 2,000 villages in Punjab. The next wave of rain is already rolling.
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