Flood threat rises as rain lashes India and Pakistan
Summary
Heavy rains have caused serious flooding in Pakistan and northern India, leading to mass evacuations. In Pakistan's Punjab province, more than half a million people evacuated in the past day, raising the total displaced to 1.8 million. This situation follows heavy monsoon rains and water releases from dams.Key Facts
- Heavy rains have increased the threat of significant flooding in Pakistan and northern India.
- Over 1.8 million people in Pakistan have been displaced due to the flooding.
- In Pakistan's Punjab province, 500,000 people evacuated in the past 24 hours.
- Mass evacuations continue, especially in the flood-hit Muzaffargarh district.
- India issued its third flood alert for low-lying areas near the border with Pakistan.
- Flooding is expected to worsen due to continued monsoon rains.
- In Punjab, rivers like Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab have overflowed, affecting 3,900 villages.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, with military involvement in helping displaced people.
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