Death toll climbs to over 700 as Pakistan confronts historic floods
Summary
Monsoon floods in Pakistan have caused over 700 deaths and displaced more than 2 million people, with extensive evacuations and flooding in Punjab and Sindh provinces.
Key Points
- Over 700 people have died due to monsoon floods in Pakistan since late June.
- More than 2 million people have been affected by the flooding nationwide.
- In Punjab, over 481,000 people have been evacuated from floodplains affected by rising river levels.
- Sindh province faces high displacement risks for up to 1.65 million people with ongoing flood preparedness measures.
