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Pakistan's financial woes to worsen after devastating floods
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 21 (ANI): The unprecedented floods in Pakistan are estimated to have caused losses worth USD 18 billion and aggravated macroeconomic fundamentals despite a resumption of the IMF deal, according to Financial Post.
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Outbreak of infections in Pakistan's Sindh 'uncontrollable' as floods wrea
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sindh [Pakistan], September 19 (ANI): Unprecedented floods across Pakistan have resulted in a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases in the country, posing a severe threat to the health of the citizens.
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WHO expresses concern over wave of diseases, deaths post floods in Pakista
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 18 (ANI): The World Health Organization on Saturday expressed deep concerns about the potential for a "second disaster in Pakistan: a wave of diseases and deaths" following the unprecedented floods caused by climate change, that have engulfed over 1,500 lives
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Pakistan: Economic loss due to floods rises to around USD 18 billion
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 10 (ANI): The estimated economic loss due to the unprecedented floods in Pakistan has neared around USD 18 billion, an increase from USD 12.5 billion estimated earlier, as calculated by the Centre and endorsed by the provinces.
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WHO warns of worsening situation in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 7 (ANI): As Pakistan struggles to deal with the unprecedented floods situation in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned about the worsening situation in the country ravaged by the record rains.
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Bengaluru rains: DK Shivakumar hits back at CM Bommai's 'maladministration
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 7 (ANI): As Bengaluru grapples with unprecedented floods due to heavy rainfall, a political slugfest has begun between the Congress and the ruling BJP, blaming each other for the deteriorating condition of India's Silicon Valley.
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US defence department plans aid mission to Pakistan amid devastating flood
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 3 (ANI): The United States is conducting a military assistance mission to flood-devastated Pakistan, the US armed forces' Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan to seek flood aid from international lenders
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 3 (ANI): Pakistan is planning to reach out to global lenders for monetary assistance to deal with devastating floods in the country, local media reported on Saturday.
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About 8 lakh livestock lost in Pakistan floods
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 2 (ANI): Over the past few weeks, torrential monsoon rains have broken a century-long record and dumped more than five times the 30-year average for rainfall in some provinces, killing more than 1200 people, including about 400 children.
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Anger erupts over inept govt response to floods in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 2 (ANI): At least 1,186 people have died from the floods in Pakistan, leaving affected residents angry at the lack of help being provided to them as this natural disaster disrupts life and pose threat to food security and the economy.
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More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakista
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 1 (ANI): More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in Pakistan's recent history, according to UNICEF.
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Major health risks unfolding amid floods in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 31 (ANI): As districts in Pakistan continue to be affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of significant public health threats facing affected populations, including the risk of fur
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