Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 5:36 PM

Torrential rains and floods have devastated farmland across Pakistan, raising fears of food shortages and rising inflation. The disaster has wiped out crops, livestock, schools, and homes, especially in Punjab, the country's top food-producing region. Nearly 50 people have died, and over 2 million have been affected. More than 700,000 people have been evacuated.

The UN says the situation is alarming and likely to worsen. UN coordinator Mo Yahya, after visiting flood-hit areas, said climate change is turning monsoons into disasters. He posted videos of submerged rice fields and warned that more rain is coming. Yahya called this a clear example of climate change, not just a natural event....