Flash floods
Farmers in Punjab province of Pakistan protest forced acquisition of land
Farmers claim that the forcible acquisition of their farmlands for the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project (RRUDP) is illegal and in violation of the order passed by the Supreme Court in January this year
Heavy rains and flooding wreak havoc in Pakistan
Thousands have been displaced and over 650 people have died in flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains. Pakistan has seen 133% more rainfall this year compared to the past 30-year average
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