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Floods in Pakistan’s Punjab devastate farms, drive food prices higher

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Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating floods in Pakistan's Punjab province, submerging entire communities and decimating farmland. In the agricultural heartland of the country, families have lost homes, livestock and livelihoods.

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  • Floods have destroyed villages, farmland, and livestock in Punjab, Pakistan. 7s
  • Livestock losses have devastated family incomes, with little emergency assistance available. 29s
  • Homes have collapsed or become unsafe, and essential supplies like animal feed have been lost. 1m 5s
  • Punjab's role as Pakistan's breadbasket means the flooding is affecting national food supply and exports. 1m 28s
  • Food prices in local markets have nearly doubled due to shortages caused by the floods. 1m 41s
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