Floods affect 1.2 million, displace nearly 250,000 in eastern Pakistan
Summary
Heavy rains and water released from dams in India caused major flooding in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, affecting over 1 million people. Close to 250,000 people were displaced, with significant damage to homes and crops. Rescue efforts were ongoing as rain was expected to continue.Key Facts
- Floods in eastern Pakistan affected more than 1.2 million people.
- Nearly 250,000 people were displaced due to the floods.
- The flooding resulted from heavy rains and water released from Indian dams.
- At least 15 people died in the Gujranwala district and surrounding areas.
- Pakistan set up almost 700 relief camps and 265 medical centers for flood victims.
- The floods impacted over 1,432 villages near the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers.
- In Indian-controlled Kashmir, similar heavy rains led to flash floods and landslides, killing at least 115 people.
- It has been 38 years since the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers flooded simultaneously in this region.
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