An article Floods devastate Pakistan
* An article Floods devastate Pakistan * Pakistan has a long history of devastating floods that have caused significant damage to the country's infrastructure, agriculture, and human lives. The country is located in a region that is prone to natural disasters, including floods, due to its geographic location and topography. Over the years, many parts of the country have experienced floods that have left a trail of destruction and despair. One of the most devastating floods in Pakistan's recent history occurred in 2010. The floods were caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains that began in late July and continued into August. The floods affected 20 million people, destroyed or damaged over 1.7 million homes, and caused damage worth over $43 billion. The floods also claimed the lives of over 2,000 people and displaced over 14 million. The floods affected 78 of Pakistan's 141 districts, with the worst affected being the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. ...