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Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, UCL

Pakistan’s floods are a disaster – but they didn't have to be

Over 33 million people have been immediately affected by the flooding currently affecting Pakistan. Graphic_Plus/Shutterstock

The devastating flooding affecting Pakistan has killed over 1,300 people, damaged over 1.7 million homes, and is disrupting food production. Over 33 million people have been affected so far.

The destruction caused by these so-called “natural disasters” is often accepted as largely unavoidable and unpredictable. Climate change is also blamed for the alleged increased frequency of disasters.

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