Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours
Summary
Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated from flooded areas in Punjab, Pakistan, in the last two days. This is part of a larger operation affecting over 1.3 million people since last month, with floods caused by heavy rains and water released from Indian dams. Authorities are conducting rescue operations and setting up relief camps for displaced people.Key Facts
- Nearly 300,000 people were evacuated from Punjab, Pakistan, in the past 48 hours.
- Over 1.3 million people have been affected by the floods since last month.
- Flooding alerts were shared by India, affecting districts like Muzaffargarh, Narowal, and Sialkot.
- India released water from dams, causing border-area flooding.
- Rescue operations involve boats, drones, and military assistance.
- Over 3.3 million people across 33,000 villages in Punjab have been impacted.
- Relief efforts include setting up tent villages and supplying essential items, but many survivors report poor conditions.
- Last year's floods in Pakistan killed nearly 1,700 people.
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