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WHO official warns ‘second disaster’ may hit Pakistan as deadly floods wreak havoc in the nation

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WHO warns ‘second disaster’ may hit Pakistan as deadly floods wreak havoc in the nation The WHO chief has expressed concern regarding the situation in Pakistan following sever floods attributed to torrential monsoon rains that claimed 14,000+ lives The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General expressed deep concern on Saturday regarding the possibility of the spread of diseases that could prove to be deadly in the aftermath of severe floods that were triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan. The WHO Chief, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “I am deeply concerned…

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Pakistan floods leave wrecked lives, half million in camps

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Nearly a half million people crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding.

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Pakistan flood: Death toll from floods near 1,100 as international aid trickles in

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At least 1,136 have been killed due to floods and another 1,634 injured, according to the latest data issued by the National Disaster Management Authority.

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Distractions-Pakistan may import tomato and onion from India amid huge surge in vegetable prices due to floods

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Pakistan may import tomato and onion from India amid huge surge in vegetable prices due to floods Amid massive surge in the prices of various vegetables and fruits in Lahore and other parts of Punjab province due to devastating floods, the Pakistan government may import tomato and onion from India, according to the market dealers here. Amid massive surge in the prices of various vegetables and fruits in Lahore and other parts of Punjab province due to devastating floods, the Pakistan government may import tomato and onion from India, according…

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Pakistan flood – killed 937 people, including 343 children Homes washed away, cars submerged in flood-hit Pakistan | Videos

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Pakistan Floods: Rainfall and consequent floods had so far killed 937 people, including 343 children, and left at least 30 million homeless. Sindh has seen the highest number of deaths at 306 since June 14 with 23 of its districts declared calamity-hit.

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31 dead as heavy monsoon rains inflict chaos on HP, U’khand; Odisha, Jharkhand also hit

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At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as heavy monsoon rains triggered flashfloods, landslides, and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country. The fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha, and one in Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh since Friday caused landslides and flashfloods, with officials saying 22 people, including eight members of a family, died. Ten people were injured in the state which has reported 36 weather-related incidents. As many as 743 roads, including the Manali-Chandigarh national…

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Odisha steps up vigil in flood-affected districts to check waterborne diseases

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Around four lakh people in 12 districts are reeling under the flood in the Mahanadi river basin due to the downpour with a low pressure and depression The Odisha government has deployed medical teams in the districts, which have been flooded by incessant rain, to take measures to prevent waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, an official said on Saturday. The proactive approach came after at least 17 people died of diarrhoea and hundreds were infected in several districts due to the outbreak that began July-end. Around four lakh people in 12…

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Himachal Pradesh Landslides, India Weather Live Updates: ‘Many houses, roads, and bridges are damaged…working to bring back normalcy’, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

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Himachal Pradesh Landslides, Himachal Pradesh Rain Live Updates, August 21, 2022: Pushkar Singh Dhami told news agency ANI, “Many houses, roads, and bridges are damaged & many people are injured and missing. Our priority is to make sure medical aid reaches the injured persons; search & rescue operations are underway. Himachal Pradesh Landslides News Live Updates, 21 August 2022: As flash floods and heavy rainfall, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told news agency ANI, “Many houses, roads, and bridges are damaged & many people are injured and missing. Our…

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