The Pakistani government declared a national emergency after rain-induced floods killed 937 people and left at least 30 million people homeless.
According to Sardar Sarfaraz, a senior official at the metrological office, last month's rainfall was about 200% above average, making it the wettest July since 1961.
A state of emergency has been issued, with over 3 million people affected by floods caused by rain, melting glaciers, and cloudbursts. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, around 170,000 dwellings have been damaged, highways have been swept away, and over 150 bridges have been demolished.
After a year of record-breaking heat, Pakistan's monsoon season began early this year. Since June, the country has experienced significant rainfall, resulting in floods. According to experts, one of the key causes of these extreme weather occurrences is climate change.
According to Sardar Sarfaraz, a senior official at the metrological office, last month's rainfall was about 200% above average, making it the wettest July since 1961.
A state of emergency has been issued, with over 3 million people affected by floods caused by rain, melting glaciers, and cloudbursts. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, around 170,000 dwellings have been damaged, highways have been swept away, and over 150 bridges have been demolished.
After a year of record-breaking heat, Pakistan's monsoon season began early this year. Since June, the country has experienced significant rainfall, resulting in floods. According to experts, one of the key causes of these extreme weather occurrences is climate change.
