Explanation

• Urban flooding became a major issue in many countries during 2021–25.
• Heavy rainfall combined with weak drainage systems caused severe flooding in cities.
• Rapid urbanization and blocked sewage lines worsened the situation.
• Many areas faced property damage, traffic disruption, and public safety problems.
• Climate change also increased the frequency of extreme rainfall events.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• In 2025, severe monsoon floods in Pakistan displaced over 2 million people, mostly in Punjab.
• Flooding occurred in late August – early September.
• Rivers Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab overflowed due to heavy rains and dam releases from India.
• Major affected areas: Lahore, Narowal, Kasur, Sialkot, Multan.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

The significant earthquake that prompted major UNO relief efforts, particularly in 2005 in Pakistan/Kashmi

Magnitude: 7.6.

Date: October 8, 2005.

Occurred at 08:50:39 Pakistan Standard Time 

More than 80,000 people perished as a result of the quake,

Explanation

Economic Impact: Sindh suffered 70% of Pakistan’s total flood-related losses and damages.

Population Affected: Over 14.5 million people affected in 23 districts; 33 million affected nationwide.

Infrastructure Damage: 2 million+ houses, 20,000 schools, 1,000 health facilities damaged; 64% of total road damage occurred in Sindh.

Agricultural Damage: 4.8 million acres of crops inundated, affecting cotton, rice, and sugarcane.

Public Health: Nearly half of deaths and 66% of injuries in Sindh; rise in waterborne diseases like malaria.

Water Inundation: By mid-August 2022, one-third of Sindh was under floodwater, lasting several months in some areas.

Explanation

• On 31 May 1936 Quetta was devasted by an earthquake;
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• An earthquake occurred on 31 May 1935
• An earthquake occurred between 2:33 am and 3:40 am at Quetta.
• The causalities were up to 60,000
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