Pakistan Faces Increasing Climate Threats
By Hasham Ahmed | Aug 17, 2025 | Updated 25 minutes ago
Recent Extreme Weather Events
Pakistan is increasingly recognized as one of the countries most exposed to the impacts of a changing climate. Recent extreme weather events have once again highlighted the scale of the threat facing the nation.
Rescue Operations in Northern Pakistan
Rescue teams in northern Pakistan worked through treacherous conditions after intense monsoon rains triggered flash floods that swept through communities. Officials reported at least 344 fatalities over a 48-hour period as waterways surged and mudslides struck populated areas.
Challenges in Relief Efforts
Responders faced severe difficulties recovering victims, combing through thick mud and fractured debris to locate bodies and assist survivors. Local authorities warned that unstable terrain and ongoing rainfall complicate relief and recovery operations.
Calls for Climate Action
The death toll and destruction from this episode have renewed calls from experts and officials for stronger climate adaptation and disaster-preparedness measures across...