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Bangladesh Floods Claim 71 Lives, Rising Fears of Waterborne Disease

5Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Bangladesh Floods Claim 71 Lives, Rising Fears of Waterborne Disease

Dhaka: Floods in Bangladesh have claimed 71 lives as of Tuesday, with millions still stranded in affected regions. Concerns are mounting over waterborne disease outbreaks as floodwaters slowly recede. Monsoon rains and water from upstream rivers caused the floods, which have ravaged the country for past two weeks. Around five million people remain affected, and over 580,000 families are trapped in 11 flooded districts. These families urgently need food, clean water, medicine, and clothing. Army, navy, air force, and border guards have been working together to provide relief. Officials are now focusing on preventing diseases that typically spread after floods. In last 24 hours, healthcare workers have admitted nearly 5,000 people to hospitals for diarrhoea, skin infections, and snake...

Monsoon Rain Spell in Lahore to Continue for 3 Days

Lahore is currently experiencing a heavy monsoon rain spell that will continue for the next three days. Dark clouds cover the city, and various areas are receiving light to heavy rainfall. The rain, accompanied by strong winds, has provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, making the weather more pleasant. On Tuesday, Nishtar Colony recorded the maximum rainfall of 28mm, while other parts of Lahore, including Lakshmi Chowk, Gulberg, Upper Mall, Jail Road, Kalma Chowk, Walton Road, and Ferozepur Road, also experienced heavy downpours. This marks the second consecutive day of significant rainfall, as predicted by the Meteorological Department. As the rain continues to drench the city, many people seek shelter under the Metro bus track and other covered areas to avoid g...

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...