Climate crisis: Calls for emphasis on international mitigation policies after devastating floods hit Pakistan - International Bar Association
In August, heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan led to flash floods that caused rivers to burst their banks. This gave way to widespread devastation as the water washed away entire villages and forced families to flee. Over 1,100 people were killed and, with a third of the country still underwater, a further 33 million remain vulnerable to disease and malnutrition. Experts say the extreme floods Pakistan has experienced and the subsequent...