US EditionFloods in Pakistan’s Punjab leave many without aid as rescuers race to evacuate
Floodwaters from Indian dam releases and heavy monsoon rains have submerged over 1,400 villages, forcing more than 210,000 evacuations and extensive army-led rescue efforts in Punjab.
- Residents in Pakistan's Punjab province were evacuated due to severe flooding caused by the release of water from Indian dams.
- The flooding has devastated homes and livelihoods in the region, where over 40% of people live below the poverty line.
- Despite warnings from authorities, some residents refused to evacuate, as they could not afford to leave their homes again after multiple displacements.
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Pakistan authorities struggle to deal with devastating floods
Rescuers in Pakistan raced to evacuate tens of thousands of people stranded by floods, with many left without food or medical supplies as the government struggled to provide aid and prevent Lahore and other cities from deluges.
Pakistan Races to Evacuate Tens of Thousands Stranded by Floods in Punjab
Rescuers in Pakistan raced to evacuate tens of thousands of people stranded by floods, with many left without food or medical supplies Friday as the government struggled to provide aid and prevent Lahore and other cities from deluges. The floods in the eastern Punjab province began Monday when an abnormal amount of rain triggered sudden water releases from Indian dams on the Sutlej, Chenab and Ravi rivers. The rising floodwaters were the first …
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Pakistan races to evacuate tens of thousands stranded by floods in Punjab
Rescuers in Pakistan have been racing to evacuate tens of thousands of people stranded by floods in Punjab province, as floodwater inundated some villages near Lahore.
Devastating Floods in Punjab: Over 1.46 Million Affected as Rivers Overflow
Devastating Floods in Punjab: Over 1.46 Million Affected as Rivers Overflow Pakistan's Punjab province is grappling with its most severe flooding in decades, impacting more than 1.46 million residents across the region. According to reports by Dawn, the provincial government has embarked on one of its most extensive evacuation operations as officials brace for a rise in water levels at critical junctures along the Chenab River.The deluge has cla…
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