What Are the Primary Causes of Pakistan's Floods in 2022? In Pakistan, the monsoon season began in the latter week of June 2022. Pakistan has seen 60% of its typical annual monsoon rainfall in just three weeks from the start of the season. In Pakistan, heavy rains have resulted in landslides, urban and flash floods, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), particularly in Baluchistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. Pakistan is currently facing its worst floods this century, with rivers spilling their banks, flash flooding, and bursting glacial lakes. A third or more of the nation is submerged. According to researchers, the disaster was most likely triggered by unprecedented heat waves. Temperatures in numerous areas exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for extended periods in April and May. Jacobabad reached 51 degrees Celsius on one scorching May day. "These were not ordinary heatwaves; they were the worst in history." "In Pakistan, we had the hottest area on Eart...
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