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Floods in Niger Kill 400 and Affect 1.5 Million in 2024

1Mar

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Floods in Niger Kill 400 and Affect 1.5 Million in 2024

Exceptionally heavy rains in 2024 triggered devastating floods in Niger, killing nearly 400 people and affecting more than 1.5 million, government confirmed on Saturday. Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba reported that floods claimed 396 lives, injured 405 individuals, and displaced over 200,000 households, impacting a total of 1,526,653 people. Rainy season, which lasted from June to September, brought unprecedented downpours, even in the arid northern regions near Sahara. Severe droughts in Sahel region had already weakened the soil’s ability to absorb water, worsening the impact of floods. Extreme weather caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and historical sites across the country. In Agadez, UNESCO-listed historic old town and its iconic 16th-century Grand Mosque suff...

Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die

4Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Latest, Pakistan

Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die

Met Department Predicts More Rain in August than July In the last 24 hours, monsoon rains and floods have caused the death of more than 12 people across Pakistan. The continuous downpour has wreaked havoc, leading to several accidents, injuries, and widespread flooding. Sindh Faces Severe Damage In Sindh, five people lost their lives in various rain-related accidents, and numerous others were injured. The Murad Wah canal's breach in Kandhkot led to the submersion of several villages. The breaking of the Kirti Dam in Khairpur has isolated 200 villages, while a 100-foot-wide crack in the Begari Canal has further complicated the situation. Roads in Tandwala Yar, Matiari, Hala, Bhat Shah, and Saeedabad are heavily flooded. In Jamshoro, a roof collapse claimed the lives of two peop...

8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

6Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

At least eight people lost their lives, and 14 sustained injuries in separate incidents as torrential rains affected Punjab for the second consecutive day. This monsoon rains broke 30 years' record in Lahore. At least eight people died and several others wounded in accidents. As heavy monsoon rains broke a 30-year record here in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday. Rescue officials said most of the people died of electrocution. As Lahore witnessed 291 millimeters of rain that broke a 30-year record. Earlier, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that six deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Lahore. He said cabinet members and all relevant departments were in the field to take an effective part in drainage operation. Moreover, Punjab...

Despite international food relief efforts, the Flour crisis becomes more serious in Pakistan

13Jan

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

Despite international food relief efforts, the Flour crisis becomes more serious in Pakistan

In rural areas, the food inflation rate reached a peak of 37.9 percent in December 2022 with an extreme flour crisis. This happened after crossing the 30% mark in August amid extreme flooding. In urban areas, food inflation increased past 30 percent in September. Food inflation reached an all-time high of 34.7 percent in October. However, it then declined to 29.7 percent in November. The domestic flour shortages that worsened after the floods have primarily caused such consistently high rates. Moreover, conditions such as higher food prices on the global market for most of 2022, the depreciation of the rupee, and disruptions in domestic supplies. In addition delays in imports due to import restrictions, and the failure of authorities to enforce administered prices have led to the problem....

Pakistan on the verge of Food Crisis Emergency

29Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Opinion

Pakistan on the verge of Food Crisis Emergency

After the recent floods, hundreds of people were dislocated from their houses, the property was damaged and whatnot. But one thing that is so severe can become a nightmare in the future. That is the Upcoming Food Crisis Emergency in the country. The situation will get better or it become worst...... Let's discuss Pakistan has been pummeled by three consecutive years of flooding resulting in destroyed crops and forced evacuations. Coupled with tribal violence this situation has prompted the UN to declare Pakistan in a state of Food Crisis Emergency. However, aid may be slow in coming. This food crisis may become the biggest problem in the coming years as the grand drought is approaching the world. Also See: “Flattening infant’s head” midwives horror tales Extreme floods have wipe...