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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
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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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Pakistani farmers are already struggling to cope with the unpredictable and damaging rainfall during the summer monsoon. Recent extreme monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in the country, with devastating consequences for communities and the environment. As part of a region that is experiencing intense climate change, Pakistan is particularly
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The UK has provided a significant humanitarian assistance package to help Pakistan cope with the devastating impact of this year's monsoon season, which has affected millions of people across the country. The aid package will reach over 223,000 individuals in flood-affected districts of Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber
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The torrential monsoon rains and flash floods that ravaged northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this month have left thousands homeless and without access to basic necessities. Aziz Khan, a 53-year-old fisherman, lost his home, fish farm, and livelihood in the floods. Despite the widespread devastation, relief efforts led by the Federal
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On August 24, Shenyang city held a video conference on flood prevention and control, where municipal officials studied and implemented the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on flood prevention and disaster relief, and made arrangements for preparedness and response to the heavy rainfall. The meeting emphasized the need
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In response to frequent extreme weather events, Pingliang City has taken proactive measures to strengthen its urban flood prevention work. The Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau has coordinated with city and county levels to focus on daily prevention, hidden danger inspections, and on-duty work. This includes conducting comprehensive risk
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Frequent and intense natural disasters, exacerbated by climate change and unregulated construction, have ravaged the fragile Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, killing two people, leaving 69 missing, and cutting off several villages in August. A cloudburst in Dharali triggered flash floods and debris flows, while floods in Tharali claimed another life,
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued special orders regarding the flood situation in Ghizer area of Gilgit-Baltistan, instructing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and district administration to continue rescue operations in the affected areas. He appreciated the rescue teams and local volunteers for their efforts in evacuating residents to safe
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The Sudanese army has launched a rescue operation to evacuate villagers trapped by the flooding Gash River in eastern Kassala state. The flooding, caused by the seasonal Gash River, has cut off the city of Kassala and surrounding rural areas, prompting the army to deploy helicopters to deliver food aid
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Heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Kajiki and the strong southwest monsoon has led to a landslide and flash flood warning issued by the Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, for 35 provinces and 248 districts nationwide. The warning covers a period of August 24-28, 2025, and
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Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood in the Tharali area of Chamoli, resulting in one death and one missing person. The sudden surge of water and sludge in the Toonari river brought debris into marketplaces and homes, causing destruction and injuring over 30 locals. Rescue and relief efforts are underway,
