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    Floods Batter Pakistan; Over 50 Dead

    Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority is planning for the distribution of relief, but the logistics of reaching relief is a challenge as many roads...
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    Debt Swaps Could Release $100 Billion for Climate Action

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    Health Minister Reviews Preparedness for Management of Heat Related Illnesses

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    Water Governance Vital to Future of One Billion People in South Asia

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    Health Ministry, NDMA Issue Joint-Advisory to States on Preventing Hospital Fires during Summer

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    Early Signs of Heat Waves in South Asia

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    FAO report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap

    A new study shows how the effects of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age. It...
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    Chinese Disaster Warning Technology to Enhance Pakistan Climate Resilience

    The Chinese official also highlighted the close collaboration between China and Pakistan in meteorology, mentioning the recent establishment of a dedicated meteorological and disaster...
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