• 2 years ago
Floods caused by heavy rains have submerged at least a third of Pakistan. The government says man-made climate change is to blame for the severity of the flooding. More than a thousand-people have died. International aid has begun to arrive. But getting to those who need it most is challenging, with some areas completely cut off. Authorities warning about severe food crisis, as the country's main agricultural zones badly impacted. Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have sent food prices skyrocketing, putting many staples out of the reach of the poor as the cash-strapped nation battles shortages. The floods have submerged a third of the country, killing more than 1,100 people and affecting over 33 million.

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