6 hours agoDisaster floods in Pakistan. At least 700 dead.
Periskopi(10 months ago)
(10 months ago)Pakistan's prime minister, Shebas Sharif, has described the devastating floods that have hit the country as a “Judgment Day”, highlighting the tremendous extent of natural disaster that has affected millions. According to authorities, the number of victims has already exceeded 700, while thousands of others have been displaced from their homes because of the floods [...]
According to authorities, the number of victims has already passed 700, while thousands of others have been displaced from their homes due to severe floods involving large parts of the country.
Floods are the result of heavy rainfall, which has caused major damage to infrastructure, agriculture and whole communities, sends back the telegraph.
The prime minister has called for emergency national and international assistance, warning that the situation could deteriorate further in the days ahead.
He has stressed that the government's priority is now to save human lives, provide food aid and shelter for the affected, as well as efforts to recover and rebuild destroyed areas.
Authorities report that the situation continues to be critical, with many areas still flooded and thousands of displaced families. /Periscope/
