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Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours

14 Sept 22:40 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy monsoon rains in eastern Pakistan claimed 54 lives in 24 hours, escalating the total rain-related fatalities to 178 across the country in the past three weeks.
Pakistan has experienced 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period, causing widespread flash floods and inundating numerous villages across multiple provinces.
Punjab province was severely affected, recording 124% more rainfall in the first half of July than the previous year, leading to extensive flooding and emergency evacuations.
Authorities have issued high flood alerts, urging officials to remain vigilant, advising tourists to avoid affected areas due to landslide risks, and warning of potential extreme weather recurrences similar to the devastating 2022 floods.

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.