In 2022, Pakistan was hit by a severe climate crisis, with Sindh and Balochistan provinces bearing the brunt of the impact. Balochistan saw an astonishing five-fold increase in rainfall compared to the 30-year average, while Sindh experienced three times more rain than usual. This excessive rainfall triggered devastating floods that inundated large areas in Sindh and eastern Balochistan, forcing many people to flee to urban centers for safety. The floods in Sindh and Balochistan led to the internal displacement of around 200,000 people who sought refuge in other regions. However, it's worth noting that besides floods, other environmental factors like droughts are predicted to drive further migration in the region.
Date: June 16, 2023
Source: pakistantoday.com.pk
In 2022, Pakistan was hit by a severe climate crisis, with Sindh and Balochistan provinces bearing the brunt of the impact. Balochistan saw an astonishing five-fold increase in rainfall compared to the 30-year average, while Sindh experienced three times more rain than usual. This excessive rainfall triggered devastating floods that inundated large areas in Sindh and eastern Balochistan, forcing many people to flee to urban centers for safety. The floods in Sindh and Balochistan led to the internal displacement of around 200,000 people who sought refuge in other regions. However, it's worth noting that besides floods, other environmental factors like droughts are predicted to drive further migration in the region.
Date: June 16, 2023
Source: pakistantoday.com.pk