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Pakistan Flood Crisis: 429,000 Evacuated as Rivers Overflow

8/30/2025

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Pakistan is experiencing a severe flood crisis, with the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers overflowing, leading to over 429,000 evacuations and 20 deaths.
Authorities are breaching flood bunds and using explosives to control rising waters, anticipating 855,000 cusecs at Head Trimmu.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority warns of additional heavy rains and continued evacuations in at-risk areas.
Relief camps are set up to provide meals and medical care, with damage assessments planned after the flooding.

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Story summary

Pakistan is experiencing a severe flood crisis, with the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers overflowing, leading to over 429,000 evacuations and 20 deaths.
Authorities are breaching flood bunds and using explosives to control rising waters, anticipating 855,000 cusecs at Head Trimmu.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority warns of additional heavy rains and continued evacuations in at-risk areas.
Relief camps are set up to provide meals and medical care, with damage assessments planned after the flooding.