Pakistan flood crisis: 802 dead, over 250,000 displaced
Summary
Punjab province in Pakistan faces a severe flood crisis with over 802 deaths and more than 250,000 displaced due to heavy rains and dam water releases.
Key Points
- At least 802 people have died nationwide due to severe floods in Pakistan's Punjab province.
- Over 32,500 people have been evacuated from areas along the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers.
- Floodwaters have reached exceptionally high levels, with concern about a potential 1 million cusec flow at Panjnad.
- The Punjab government deployed the army for rescue operations, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz leading response efforts.
