Once a Source of Life and Renewal, Monsoon Brings Death to Pakistan
With villages swept away and Pakistan’s largest city assailed by monsoon floods, climate change has brought a catastrophic new normal to the country.
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A Pakistani Village Devastated by Flooding: ‘Like Death Visited Every Home’
At least 660 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since monsoon season began in late June, and 935 more have been injured.
At Least 185 People Killed in Devastating Flash Floods in Pakistan
Rapidly melting glaciers and abnormally heavy rain have led to deadly flash floods in Pakistan, killing over 500 people since late June. Officials expect the death toll to rise as the monsoon season continues.
Flash Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 150 People in a Single Day
The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.
Pilgrimage Route Hit as Flash Flood Kills Dozens in Kashmir
Hundreds more were missing, many of them Hindu pilgrims, after a cloudburst triggered flooding in mountainous terrain.
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Rains and Broken Roads Complicate Flood Rescue in Indian Himalayas
About 190 people have been rescued so far, officials said, but they warned that the death toll could rise.
Flash Flooding Devastates Himalayan Village in India
At least four people were killed and dozens more were missing after flash flooding in the Indian Himalayas.
Flash Floods in Indian Himalayas Kill 4, and Dozens Are Missing
The Indian Army and other forces were helping with the rescue, officials said. The flood’s full death toll may be higher, with so many missing.