Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that at least 1,006 people have died and 3.02 million have been rescued across Pakistan amid severe rains and flash floods since June 26
Torrential floods in Pakistan's Punjab have destroyed crops, livestock, and homes, affecting over 2 million people. UN and farmers warn of a looming food crisis and inflation, with 70% of the rice crop lost and more rain expected, while floodwaters threaten Sindh downstream.
A glacial lake outburst (GLOF) triggered flooding that caused extensive damage, resulting in the formation of an artificial lake yesterday morning. Numerous villages were inundated, leading to significant financial losses; however, there were no reported casualties, according to Geo News.
The tribe firmly asserted that they would not permit their land to be taken under the guise of an "operation." They stated, "If it comes to it, we will be buried in our own homes and rooms, but we will not abandon our land."
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast heavy rains across the country from August 17, warning of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides. Since late June, floods have killed 312 people and injured 740, according to the NDMA.
Hundreds of people from Bait Ashraf and Jarh Leghari villages in Taunsa waited for help after their homes and roads went under water. Some residents moved to higher ground with limited supplies.
At least four people died and eight people were injured in rain-related accidents in Punjab province of Pakistan as it continued to experience heavy downpours, reported Dawn.
Pakistan's ongoing power crisis just added to the problem. Frequent and longer outages and higher energy costs have driven many out of business. This has rendered losses of USD 70 billion to the textile industry alone, reported Asian Lite International.
According to the ADB Annual Report 2022, released on Monday, out of total disbursement of over USD 31.8 billion to 40 countries, Pakistan received loans of USD 5.58 billion.
The burning question is - given the generous donation of the international community, will Pakistan be able to redeem itself or default again and remain a global joke?
The big dam model of Pakistan has come up for re-thinking in view of the immense loss caused by the recent catastrophic floods, reported International Forum for Right and Security.