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Prolonged severe flooding in the Sutlej River, combined with heavy monsoon rains, has prompted mass evacuations in the Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, and Burewala regions. Authorities warn that hundreds of thousands of people living along the riverbanks are at serious risk. The Indian High Commission in Pakistan has informed the Ministry of
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Floods in the region pose a significant threat to public health, with the potential to spread water and vector-borne diseases like typhoid, cholera, malaria, and yellow fever. Contaminated water sources and stagnant water in low-lying areas create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which are responsible for many vector-borne diseases. To
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Floods in Punjab have become a recurring nightmare for the region, with devastating effects on human lives and infrastructure. While floods are a natural disaster caused by overflowing rivers during monsoons, human factors such as poor management and lack of cleanliness of drains, canals, and choe, choked natural waterways, weak
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The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, recently visited Jammu to inspect the rain, flood, and landslide affected areas of Jammu division and take stock of the damages caused by the natural calamity. The visit was part of the Government of India's efforts to provide immediate relief, financial
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A team of high-ranking officials from the United Nations, led by Resident Coordinator Mohamed Yahya, embarked on a crucial visit to assess the impact of devastating floods in Sialkot, Pakistan. Joined by local administration officials, they toured affected areas, distributing essential supplies to residents in need. The delegation's
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Punjab Minister for Sports, Labour, and Human Resources, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, visited flood-affected areas to review the relief and rehabilitation arrangements. Accompanied by MNA Malik Afzal Khokhar, MPA Malik Anas Khokhar, and Anosh Khokhar, the minister inspected relief camps in Chuhng, Mohlanwal, and Manga Mandi, assessing the provision of
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As Punjab grapples with one of the worst flood disasters in decades, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the release of Rs.60,000 crore of pending funds from the central government. The state is facing a severe crisis, with lakhs of people affected
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Heavy rains in May and August have had a devastating impact on farmers in Nanded district, Maharashtra, with 88 out of 93 revenue circles affected. The severe losses have prompted former chief minister and Rajya Sabha member Ashok Chavan to appeal for immediate financial assistance from the government to help
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The recent torrential rains and subsequent flash floods in various states of India, including Jammu and Kashmir, have left a trail of destruction and loss of life. The scale of devastation is unprecedented, and it has led people to wonder if nature is truly the culprit behind these natural calamities.
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The Indian Army, under the Western Command, mobilized a massive relief effort in response to severe floods that struck parts of Jammu and Punjab. A total of 47 columns, including Army Aviation and Indian Air Force helicopters-based columns, were deployed to provide relief. Aviation assets and IAF platforms were extensively
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in various parts of Pakistan, with the Sutlej and Chenab rivers overflowing and submerging villages, roads, and agricultural fields. The situation is dire, with thousands of people displaced, livestock strayed, and crops destroyed. The Sindh government, PDMA, Army, and Navy are fully mobilized
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Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed a catastrophic wave of floods across Punjab, threatening millions and major urban centers. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has confirmed mass evacuations are underway as downstream districts brace for rising waters. In a coordinated operation, the Pakistan Army, Punjab Police, and Rescue-1122 teams are
