UN needs $357 mn to cope with Pakistan floods

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 21:52

Pakistan often experiences flooding from monsoon rains that lash much of South Asia from June to September.

Floods rattle Pakistan; 300,000 homeless

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 22:27

More than 800,000 families remain without permanent shelter from the 2010 country-wide floods.

Floods affect 5.3 million in Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 13:32

Flood waters surged through many parts of Pakistan`s southern Sindh province today following unprecedented rains over the past 10 days, with the deluge claiming over 200 lives and affecting an estimated 5.3 million people.

Pakistan flood toll rises to 88

Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2011, 10:23

At least 88 people have died and around eight million affected by floods in Pakistan`s southern Sindh province and eastern Punjab province, a top official said.

Over 20 people killed in flooding in Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 13:27

Over 20 people were killed and several houses were destroyed during heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan’s Kohistan region.

`Floods in Pak as India releases Sutlej water`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21:19

The water of the Sutlej river is shared by India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty between the two countries.

Pak: Over two lakh affected by floods in Sindh

Last Updated: Monday, August 15, 2011, 22:22

Over 2 lakh people have been affected and displaced by a fresh wave of floods that has hit parts of Pakistan`s southern Sindh province.

Five million Pakistanis at risk from floods: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 22:26

Up to five million people in Pakistan are at risk from floods this year, partly due to poor reconstruction and the inadequate rehabilitation of survivors.