What explains the disastrous floods in Pakistan this year?
A convergence of factors such as extreme heat waves, melting glaciers, and heavy monsoon rainfall explains the scale of floods in the country. All these factors are connected to climate change
Millions affected, over 1,000 killed in Pakistan floods
Around 33 million people are severely affected in the worst flooding Pakistan has experienced in a decade, with over 1000 people dead and massive damage caused to infrastructure and livestock
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
Flooding in Indian State of Assam causes massive destruction
Continuous rains have triggered floods in the Barak river valley, killing at least 135 people and affected millions more
Millions affected as Bangladesh experiences worst floods in last two decades
Dozens of people have been killed in monsoon storms across northeastern Bangladesh. Almost six million people in the region remain stranded and are facing an immense scarcity of food, drinking water and shelter as the humanitarian crisis worsens
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