Pakistan is battling its worst flooding in decades, with at least 50 people killed and hundreds more feared trapped in the country’s northwest..
The flooding began last week when heavy rains started lashing the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggering landslides and sweeping away bridges and roads. The waters have since spread to other parts of the country, including the southern province of Sindh, where heavy rains have caused the Indus River to burst its banks..
According to government officials, more than 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to the flooding, and many are now living in temporary shelters or with relatives. The floods have also caused widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture, with crops being destroyed and livestock being washed away..
The Pakistani government has deployed troops to help with rescue and relief efforts, and international aid organizations are also providing assistance. The United Nations has said that the flooding is a .