In Pakistan, fresh wave of floods forced thousands of people to flee their homes in southern part of the country today amid warnings that the situation could be further exacerbated due to continuing monsoon rains.The swollen Indus river burst its banks in southern Sindh province, inundating hundreds of cities and villages, including Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana and Naushero Feroze.There was a fresh wave of flooding in southwestern Balochistan, where waters submerged Jaffarabad, Nasirabad and Dera Allahyar.A key rail link between Balochistan capital Quetta and Jacobabad in Sindh was cut by the flood waters.The Indus is in exceptionally high flood with rising trend between Guddu and Sukkur Barrages. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today acknowledged that rehabilitation would be an uphill task and would require a huge amount of money and resources.Atleast 20 million people have been affected in the current flood in Pakistan.
News On AIR | August 16, 2010 8:59 PM
Fresh floods in Pak force people to flee homes