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Pakistan's Punjab province battered by historic flood

Irfan Aftab
September 1, 2025

Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is facing one of the worst flood emergencies in recent history. Authorities say raging waters have affected the lives of more than 2 million people.

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Pakistan is facing one of its worst flood emergencies in recent history. Torrential rains and water released from India's overflowing dams have inundated Punjab province, displacing millions. Experts say climate change is intensifying the current crisis.

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