Heavy rain and floods affect millions in Pakistan, over 650 killed since late June
Pakistan has witnessed frequent heavy rains and floods in recent times causing massive human and material loss claimed to be the result of human-induced global changes in the climate
2022 was the year climate change was front and center but our response lagged
What did 2022 tell us about climate change? Are our responses good enough? What does the future hold? D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum addresses some of these questions
Whats next for Pakistan as Imran Khan and the establishment blame each other
Taimur Rahman, General Secretary of the Mazdoor Kisan Party, analyzes the political situation in Pakistan after the assassination attempt on Imran Khan
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In today’s episode, we take a look at US President Joe Biden’s pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession, another migrant boat tragedy off the Greek coast, the plight of children in flood-hit Pakistan, and the UN expressing concern over prison violence in Ecuador
Daily Round-up | UN appeals for aid for flooded Pakistan & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of the Pakistan floods, the rescue of migrants from the Mediterranean, concerns over the health of a Palestinian prisoner, and a walkout from tech companies over their ties with Israel
South Asia’s floods show clear and present danger of climate change
D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum talks about the recent floods in various countries in south Asia and the reasons for these disasters. He also talks about how these incidents are connected to climate change
Daily Round-Up | Pakistan under threat of severe health risks, WHO warns & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of the floods in Pakistan, poverty in the UK, protests in Puerto Rico and the rising popularity of unions in the US
Pakistan is under water
Pakistan is reeling under the impact of catastrophic flooding which has been attributed to climate change and poor planning by successive governments. We bring you an explainer on the situation and an analysis by Taimur Rahman of the Mazdoor Kisan Party
Daily Round-up| Millions severely affected, over 1,000 killed in Pakistan floods & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at the impact of the floods in Pakistan, the protests against the release of gangrape and murder convicts in India, a planned agitation by Palestinian prisoners, and the murder of journalists in Colombia
Daily Round-up | Over 30 million people affected as record floods overwhelm Pakistan & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at floods in Pakistan, an appeal against Julian Assange’s extradition, and a bid by Brazil transgender community to secure representation in the Congress
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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