Pakistan facing risk of fresh floods, more deaths as toll crosses 1,500

Pakistan is facing the risk of fresh floods and more deaths, after unusually severe torrential downpours triggered by climate change submerged a third of the country and killed more than 1,500 people.      
 

Although waters have started receding in some areas, authorities are worried heavy rains in parts of neighboring India could swell key rivers in Pakistan. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has advised that people be evacuated from some areas of Pakistan to avoid further loss of property and lives.

The rivers have not seen any increase in water levels yet, the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s website showed on