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Pakistan Issues Flood Alert Amid Rising Death Toll

8/22/2025

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Pakistan issued a flood alert for southern districts amid forecasts of heavy rains, following last week's severe floods.
Recent rain-related incidents resulted in at least 41 deaths, contributing to 746 fatalities since June 26.
Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the government's lack of early flood warnings.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged financial assistance and infrastructure repairs for the affected regions.

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Pakistan issued a flood alert for southern districts amid forecasts of heavy rains, following last week's severe floods.
Recent rain-related incidents resulted in at least 41 deaths, contributing to 746 fatalities since June 26.
Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the government's lack of early flood warnings.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged financial assistance and infrastructure repairs for the affected regions.