With climate change on the horizon, Pakistan’s already deadly floods during the monsoon season are becoming even worse for citizens.
Across Pakistan, these flash floods have killed over 300 people and injured many more. Some cities have been seen with vehicles and equipment submerged under knee-deep flood water. Travel is basically impossible, and roads are often impassable.
According to the country’s National Disaster Management Authority, infrastructure, road networks, and thousands of homes have been damaged. All kinds of businesses were shut down, including many public services.
Weather and climate change is also playing a significant part in the worsening of these floods. Afia Salam, a climate activist, says that heavier rainfalls during the monsoon season are occurring in a shorter amount of time, instead of being spread out as it used to be.
Unprepared and unequipped to these sudden changes, the Pakistan government estimated to have lost 10,000 lives due to environmental disasters, with close to $4B financial losses in the decade to 2018.
Across Pakistan, these flash floods have killed over 300 people and injured many more. Some cities have been seen with vehicles and equipment submerged under knee-deep flood water. Travel is basically impossible, and roads are often impassable.
According to the country’s National Disaster Management Authority, infrastructure, road networks, and thousands of homes have been damaged. All kinds of businesses were shut down, including many public services.
Weather and climate change is also playing a significant part in the worsening of these floods. Afia Salam, a climate activist, says that heavier rainfalls during the monsoon season are occurring in a shorter amount of time, instead of being spread out as it used to be.
Unprepared and unequipped to these sudden changes, the Pakistan government estimated to have lost 10,000 lives due to environmental disasters, with close to $4B financial losses in the decade to 2018.
