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Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in ‘climate catastrophe’

13 Sept 09:03 Key points summarised by AI

Pakistan's widespread flooding has caused over 1,000 deaths since mid-June, with the climate minister labeling it a "serious climate catastrophe" due to an unprecedented monsoon season.
The relentless monsoon has devastated all four provinces, destroying nearly 300,000 homes, rendering numerous roads impassable, and causing widespread power outages for millions.
Flash floods have washed away entire villages and crops, prompting soldiers and rescue workers to evacuate stranded residents to relief camps and provide essential aid.
Officials fear that up to one-third of Pakistan could be submerged by the time the rains subside, highlighting the urgent need for global crisis response and climate-resilient development.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.