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Pakistan Army relief and rescue operations are underway across the country, with the support of the government, to aid flood-hit regions. According to Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, more than 28,000 people have been rescued so far. The army has restored three major bridges, cleared key
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The Pakistan Army remains committed to providing uninterrupted relief and rescue efforts in the wake of devastating floods that have affected various regions across the country. According to DG ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, operations are ongoing based on the orders of the Prime Minister and Army Chief, with two
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Authorities in Pakistan have issued alerts and conducted evacuations in areas along the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, displacing nearly 150,000 people due to the threat of flooding. Heavy rains and India's release of water into these rivers have caused the water levels to rise, prompting warnings of
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has personally reviewed the flood situation in Shahdara and approved the deployment of army personnel in seven districts, directing the immediate use of all available resources for the relief of victims. The chief minister visited Shahdara Ravi Bridge to inspect the water flow in the
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Incessant torrential rains have brought Himachal Pradesh's Manali subdivision to a standstill, leaving tourists stranded, local transport paralyzed, and essential services crippled. The flash floods and landslides have resulted in the disruption of road access, mobile phone and internet connections, and electricity supply. National Highway 3, Manali'
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The holy Kartarpur Sahib complex in Narowal, Pakistan, has been severely impacted by a breach in the River Ravi's embankment, resulting in widespread flooding of the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. Water levels have reached five to six feet, making movement inside the shrine extremely difficult and disrupting
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Volunteers and welfare organisations from across the country have been working tirelessly to support the people affected by the recent floods in Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Bajaur districts. The Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) has been at the forefront of this effort, providing clean drinking water, cooked meals, and medical
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Pakistan's 2025 monsoon season has marked a turning point in the country's climate vulnerability, underscoring the need for urgent investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, water reservoirs, and proactive disaster preparedness. Record rainfall, glacier melt, urban flooding, and flash floods have created a severe humanitarian crisis, with experts
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Climate change is fueling extreme monsoon rains in Pakistan, resulting in destructive and deadly flooding. Since July, over 700 people have been killed, and millions displaced. Rising temperatures and melting glaciers are increasing the risks from powerful downpours, flash floods, and landslides. Pakistan's long history of natural disasters,
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Heavy rainfall returned to parts of Liaoning Province on August 25th, causing rivers in multiple cities to rise. To combat this round of rainfall, four cities and 23 counties (cities and districts) activated their flood emergency responses. As of 5:00 PM on the 25th, a total of 17,980
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A groundbreaking project aimed at strengthening flood preparedness in Nigeria has been successfully concluded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the European Union. The project, which received over EUR 762,500 in funding from the EU, focused on reducing the risks of urban flooding in Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria,
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to intensify evacuation efforts in flood-affected areas across the country, particularly in Punjab districts severely impacted by flooding from the Sutlej River. The meeting aimed to accelerate rescue operations and provide essential aid, including food, medicines, and tents, to affected
