MEXICO CITY: Flooding caused by heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico has set off landslides, damaged homes and highways, and left at least 22 people dead, authorities said on Friday. One of the hardest hit areas was the central state of Hidalgo, where 16 deaths have been reported, according to state Interior Secretary Guillermo Olivares Reyna. At least 1,000 homes, 59 hospitals and clinics, and 308 schools have suffered damage in the state because of landslides and rivers topping their banks. Some 17 of the states 84 municipalities were without electricity, he said. In neighboring Puebla state, three people died and 13 were missing, according to Gov. Alejandro Armenta. He requested help from the federal government to rescue 15 people, including some children, who were stranded on rooftops by floodwaters. He estimated some 80,000 people were affected by the heavy rains and said a gas pipeline was ruptured by a landslide. In the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, two people died, including a police officer, Gov. Roc&iacute;o Nahle said. The city of Poza Rica was one of the hardest hit by river flooding. Authorities cut electricity as a precaution. Earlier, authorities in the central state of Queretaro confirmed that the child had died after being caught in a landslide.

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Gov. Alejandro Armenta requests help from government to rescue 15 people, estimates some 80,000 people affected by heavy rains.

Flooding in central, southeast Mexico kills 22, damages homes, hospitals

KHANEWAL: Most of the 2.6 million people displaced by record floods in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province have returned home to find their houses damaged and their crops destroyed, as authorities promised Thursday to compensate all victims.&nbsp;Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains and water from overflowing dams in India since August has damaged 2.5 million acres of farmland and killed 118 people, according to Punjab relief commissioner, Nabil Javed.&nbsp;In a statement, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority said August brought the province&rsquo;s worst flooding on record.&nbsp;Displaced families are returning now that the water is receding, he said, adding said authorities will begin a survey next week to assess damage to crops, homes and infrastructure in Punjab.&nbsp;Many survivors said they learned about their losses only upon returning to the flood-hit villages. In Qatalpur village in Punjab, 45-year-old Mohammad Mohsin broke down after returning from a relief camp with his family. His house is still standing, but is riddled with cracks.&nbsp;&ldquo;The flood destroyed us, our crops are gone,&rdquo; he told The Associated Press. &ldquo;We survived the waters, but I fear one day the roof will fall on us. My house needs urgent repair, but so far we have received no government aid.&quot;&nbsp;In the same village, Parveen Bibi, 39, showed the remains of her broken home where she now sleeps with her children.&nbsp;&ldquo;During the flood, we stayed on the riverbank and got food from the government,&rdquo; she said. Bibi said so far, no official has visited to assess their losses.&nbsp;Along a roadside in Khanewal district in Punjab, Sajjad Hussain, 52, said he spent a week under the open sky with his family after his village was submerged earlier this month.&nbsp;&ldquo;Now that the water has gone, I am going back,&rdquo; the farmer said. &ldquo;Even if the government only gives me a tent, I will thank God.&quot;&nbsp;The swelling of the Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers in recent weeks was &ldquo;unprecedented,&rdquo; said Irfan Ali Kathia, the authority&rsquo;s director general. &ldquo;Water has receded in most areas,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;Kathia said the waters are now moving south toward Sindh province.&nbsp;Pakistan witnessed its most devastating monsoon season in 2022 when floods killed 1,739 people and caused an estimated $40 billion in damage.

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2.6 million people displaced by recent floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province are returning to find their houses damaged

Pakistanis displaced by flooding in Punjab return to find homes and crops destroyed

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday unveiled an emergency relief package, including a waiver of August electricity bills for households in flood-hit areas, as the country grapples with widespread devastation from torrential monsoon rains.&nbsp;In a televised address, Sharif acknowledged the scale of destruction, including loss of life, livestock, and property, and said the measure was aimed at easing the financial burden on affected families.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is not a favor, it&rsquo;s their right,&rdquo; Sharif said, confirming that all domestic electricity consumers in flood-affected areas will receive a one-month bill waiver.&nbsp;He added that a comprehensive assessment is underway to determine the extent of losses suffered by agricultural, commercial, and industrial electricity consumers in the impacted regions. Collection of their August bills has been suspended, and further relief may follow based on the findings.&nbsp;Sharif expressed solidarity with flood victims, especially the elderly, women, and families forced from their homes, calling the relief a &ldquo;humble effort&rdquo; by the government.&nbsp;IMF monitoring flood damageThe announcement comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also steps in to assess the impact of the flooding on Pakistan&rsquo;s economy. On Saturday, Mahir Binici, the IMF&rsquo;s Resident Representative in Pakistan, said the organization is evaluating the situation as part of its ongoing engagement with Islamabad.&nbsp;&ldquo;We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Pakistan as they endure the devastating floods,&rdquo; Binici said. &ldquo;We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life.&rdquo;&nbsp;He noted that the next review mission under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) will provide an opportunity to discuss appropriate policy responses to support the flood-affected population and protect the most vulnerable.&nbsp;In addition to the $7 billion EFF program, Pakistan has also secured approval for $1.4 billion in climate resilience funding under the IMF&rsquo;s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). However, disbursement is contingent on the successful completion of future EFF reviews.&nbsp;The IMF emphasized that both the EFF and RSF frameworks are critical tools for ensuring economic and financial stability amid natural disasters.

Pakistan announces flood relief package; IMF monitors damage as both explore policy responses to support victims and build resilience.

PM Sharif announces emergency relief package as floods batter Pakistan’s economy

<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&#39;s severe monsoon floods have left more than 5.8 million people affected nationwide as swollen rivers hit Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and now risk Sindh.<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) posted a statement on September 9 that heavy rains since late June have inundated wide areas of the country, forcing the evacuation of 2.4 million people.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">About 94,000 displaced residents are staying in 1,630 evacuation centers. At least 922 people have died and more than 1,000 have been injured, according to the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan (NDMA).<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The crisis is particularly dire in Punjab, where rivers remain dangerously high. Authorities declared an emergency in Multan on September 9 after flooding affected some 140,000 people. The Chenab, Sutlej and Ravi rivers are running at critical levels, forcing large-scale evacuations.<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, flood-affected districts are battling not only rising waters but also a surge in disease.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">More than 725 dengue cases have been confirmed in Charsadda, prompting the provincial government to deploy entomologists for containment efforts. Damage to health facilities has left thousands in need of medical assistance, OCHA reported.<figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/16a61077-03a0-44f6-b3ef-a67f2bbbaaa0-2025-09-12T155924Z_1150093001_RC26QGAOVS2T_RTRMADP_3_ASIA-WEATHER-SOUTHASIA.JPG" alt="2025-09-12T155924Z_1150093001_RC26QGAOVS2T_RTRMADP_3_ASIA-WEATHER-SOUTHASIA.JPG" style="max-width: 100%; width: 1438px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">SIYAL, Pakistan (Sept. 12, 2025) &mdash; A resident stands with a tub of laundry in a flooded area after monsoon rains and rising Indus River levels inundated Siyal village in Dadu district of Sindh province. (REUTERS)</figcaption></figure> Sindh is bracing for what officials warn could be a &ldquo;super flood,&rdquo; a large and highly destructive flood, typically involving water flows over 900,000 cusecs, especially in rivers like the Indus. The Indus River has overflowed its banks at Guddu and Sukkur barrages, with officials on high alert as up to 800,000 cusecs of water are expected to pass through.&nbsp; In Thatta, villagers trapped by encroaching waters have turned to boats for food and supplies after Chhachh Lake overflowed, submerging several settlements, Dawn newspaper&nbsp;reported. Local residents have appealed for urgent reinforcement of river dykes, with some accusing irrigation officials of neglect.&nbsp; In Larkana, authorities are working to reinforce sensitive river embankments like Moria Loop and Hakra Loop to prevent breaches, while Japan International Cooperation Agency experts are scheduled to review vulnerable sites, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan. UN announces $5 million aid&nbsp;The United Nations&#39; Emergency Relief Coordinator announced on September 8 the release of $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to support urgent shelter, sanitation, health, and livestock needs. Heavy rains are expected to continue in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, raising concerns about further flooding and landslides. Urban flooding warnings remain in effect for Lahore, Karachi, Hyderabad, and other major cities. Officials have warned that as swollen rivers in the north flow toward the Arabian Sea, downstream provinces &mdash; especially Sindh &mdash; face increased risks in the days ahead.

Pakistan's severe monsoon floods have left more than 5.8 million people affected nationwide as swollen rivers hit Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and now risk Sindh.

Sindh on high alert as Indus nears dangerous levels

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People carrying their belongings wade through a flooded street

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Flash floods and landslides in Bali killed at least 18 people and left two missing, disrupting roads and airport access. Experts blame weak urban planning, while authorities deny land conversion as a cause.

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