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Pakistan Issues Flood Alert Due To Glacial Melting

People pass by a damaged electric pole caused by flooding due to heavy rains near Chaman area, Pakistan, Thursday, April 18 2024. Lightning and heavy rains led to 14 deaths in Pakistan, officials said

A flood alert has been issued in a Pakistani province due to glacial melting, raising concerns about potential loss of life if safety measures are not implemented promptly. The country has been grappling with severe weather conditions, resulting in numerous casualties and significant damage to property and farmland. Experts attribute the unusual heavy rains in April to the effects of climate change.

The mountainous northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been particularly affected by the recent deluges, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert in several districts where glaciers are melting. Officials have warned that the situation could deteriorate further and have advised residents to relocate to safer areas as a precautionary measure.

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