Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sparked controversy by calling devastating Punjab province floods a "blessing" and advising citizens to store floodwater in buckets and tubs at home. Speaking to local media, Asif suggested protesters should "take flood waters home" instead of blocking roads. The monsoon fury has killed 33 people, affected 2,200 villages, and forced evacuation of over 700,000 residents across Punjab province. Provincial Disaster Management Authority reports one of history's most severe floods with three rivers running dangerously high. In Sindh province, 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages face potential flood impact. Relief operations continue in worst-hit districts while livestock are relocated to safer areas. (PC: The Hindu)
