00:00 According to media reports, severe rainfall has battered Pakistan since Thursday, claiming
00:14 the lives of at least 35 people and injuring 50 others.
00:19 The downpour has led to numerous fatalities, house collapses and landslides, particularly
00:24 affecting the northwest regions.
00:26 Khyber Pakhtunkh province has reported 30 rain-related deaths, with a significant number
00:32 being women and children.
00:34 The Balochistan province, particularly the coastal town of Gwadar, has also witnessed
00:38 five casualties as flooding submerged the area, prompting evacuation of at least 10,000
00:45 residents.
00:46 Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bukhti has stated that more than 700 homes have been
00:52 damaged.
00:53 In addition, Kashmir also suffered casualties and extensive damage, with emergency relief
00:59 efforts currently underway.
01:01 The National Management Authority has also facilitated relief operations and deployed
01:05 heavy machinery to clear the blocked highways in Pakistan.
01:08 Additionally, the Pakistan Army has also provided food ration to over 1,300 households and established
01:15 medical camps for the injured.
01:17 However, the Kakakoram Highway, vital for the Pakistan-China connectivity, remains obstructed
01:23 due to landslides in certain sections.
01:26 The tourists have been advised against visiting the northern regions due to adverse weather
01:30 conditions.
01:31 Inclement weather, including heavy rains and snowfall, has stranded several visitors last
01:35 week.
01:36 The delay in winter rains, beginning in February instead of November, has disrupted normal
01:40 life in Pakistan.
01:42 Despite its minimal contribution to global carbon emissions, Pakistan ranks among the
01:47 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change, according to the United Nations.
01:52 The annual monsoon and winter rains have wreaked havoc, exacerbating the country's vulnerability.
01:58 The catastrophic floods of 2022, triggered by climate-induced monsoon, resulted in extensive
02:03 loss of life and property.
02:05 Nearly 1,800 fatalities were reported at that time by affecting millions and displacing
02:11 millions more.
02:13 The economic toll was also staggering, with billions of dollars in damages incurred.
02:17 Many affected individuals are still grappling with the aftermath, residing in temporary
02:21 shelters.
02:22 As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of yet another natural disaster, concerted efforts
02:27 are now essential to meditate future risks and address the challenges posed by the climate
02:32 change.
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