In July 2010, monsoon rains of historical magnitude caused catastrophic flooding throughout Pakistan. Approximately one-fifth of the country was submerged by floodwaters. The flood wiped out livestock, homes, crops, and critical infrastructure (such as roads, bridges, and railways). According to Pakistan’s Natural Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), more than 20 million Pakistanis have been affected by this catastrophic event-the country’s worst monsoon season in 80 years. Damages have been estimated in the billions.
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