Deadly Natural Disasters in Pakistan 

On June 14, 2022, destructive and record-breaking floods devastated Pakistan. The flood has submerged a third of the nation, causing immense destruction and death. According to the Washington Post, Shehbaz Sharif, the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, claimed, “I can say without any fear of contradiction, this flood situation is probably the worst in the history of Pakistan.” 

These deadly floods were caused by a devastating amount of monsoon rain and melting glacial ice, both due to climate change. One of the primary reasons for climate change is the greenhouse effect, which traps the heat from the sun and makes a blanket around Earth. The gases that create the greenhouse effect mainly consist of carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and nitrous oxide, produced primarily by fossil fuels. That is why not only Pakistan, but many other places around the world are facing a drastic change in their environment because of climate change. 

Although floods may be deadly, Pakistan is suffering more from the aftermath of the second wave of death. People in Pakistan began falling ill as swarms of mosquitoes carrying diseases such as malaria and other diseases multiplied. Many children and adults have been suffering and have been killed by these diseases. Deaths are increasing, as the water doesn’t recede quickly and the conditions are getting worse. How much scarier can the catastrophe created by the climate change in the world get?

The floods left plentiful destruction and damage that made many people homeless. The estimated total cost is nearly $10 billion in damage. 

Flooding in Pakistan is just an example of how we are running out of time as we see natural disasters become more devastating and happen more often every year. This story isn’t just a faraway thought anymore; it could become a story of your neighborhood next. We must take action for Earth—our only home—and us, the very people who live on this planet.