Tens of thousands of Pakistanis were evacuated due to flooding caused by India releasing water from overflowing dams. This followed an alert from India, marking the first public contact between the two nations in months. The evacuations, primarily in Punjab province, involved over 100,000 people. Authorities urged residents to heed warnings and stay away from dangerous areas. Heavy monsoon rains continue to impact both countries, causing widespread flooding and numerous deaths in Pakistan, exceeding 800 since June, and raising fears of a repeat of the devastating 2022 floods.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.