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Pakistan Floods: 972 Dead, Millions Affected, Urgent Assessments Underway

9/18/2025

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough assessment of flood damages in Pakistan, focusing on agricultural and livestock losses, with initial estimates expected in ten days.
Monsoon floods have caused at least 972 deaths and impacted over 6.3 million people, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Sutlej River threatens urban areas, leading to evacuations and road closures, while efforts to restore the damaged M-5 motorway are underway.
Health authorities in Sindh have issued dengue alerts due to stagnant floodwaters, raising concerns about potential outbreaks.
A damage assessment survey will begin in 28 districts of Punjab, with over 4,500 affected villages and 2,000 teams mobilized for the task.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough assessment of flood damages in Pakistan, focusing on agricultural and livestock losses, with initial estimates expected in ten days.
Monsoon floods have caused at least 972 deaths and impacted over 6.3 million people, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Sutlej River threatens urban areas, leading to evacuations and road closures, while efforts to restore the damaged M-5 motorway are underway.
Health authorities in Sindh have issued dengue alerts due to stagnant floodwaters, raising concerns about potential outbreaks.
A damage assessment survey will begin in 28 districts of Punjab, with over 4,500 affected villages and 2,000 teams mobilized for the task.