Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 12 Sep 2025,Friday International
Over 2.15 million people have been evacuated across Pakistan as devastating floods sweep Punjab and Sindh provinces. Monsoon rains have killed 900+ people nationwide since June, with climate change worsening the crisis. Forty percent of Pakistan's population lives below the poverty line, making recovery particularly challenging. Rescue operations face dangers, with 14 people dying in boat capsizing incidents this week. The floods have destroyed farms and houses, affecting neighboring India where 30 died and 354,000 were impacted. UN allocated $5 million for flood response, while the US deployed disaster personnel. Pakistan declared a climate emergency, with PM Sharif ordering a 300-day climate action plan. Water levels require weeks to recede before rehabilitation begins. (PC: Getty Images)
