Islamabad: During a recent session of the Senate Standing Committee for Economic Affairs, it was revealed that Pakistan received only 500 million dollars out of 10 billion dollars, which pledged to reduce floods during the Geneva Donors Conference. The private secretary of the Economic Affairs Department, and Amir Karim, informed the committee that it was … Read more
Relief efforts continue four days after flash floods in Spain killed more than 210 people, the worst natural disaster the country has seen in generations. More than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. Some residents expressed frustration with the prevention and government response. Chris Livesay reports.
Dhaka: Floods in Bangladesh destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to increase imports of the staple grain amid rising food prices. Floods caused by heavy monsoon rains and heavy runoff hit the country in two major waves in August and October, claiming … Read more