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Families in Pakistan seek refuge from monsoon floods

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Families carry belongings salvaged from homes destroyed by monsoon rains in Pakistan, as they wade through floods to reach safety. The country's Climate Change Minister says authorities will launch an appeal for international help to cope with the floods. According to one NGO, Pakistan is eighth on a list of countries deemed most vulnerable to extreme weather caused by climate change. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITE

Added on the 26/08/2022 06:36:57 - Copyright : AFP EN

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