Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is a global problem that affects all countries, including Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, as it is located in a region that is highly prone to natural disasters such as floods and droughts. Climate change is already hurting Pakistan, and the effects are only expected to become more severe in the future.
Climate change and environmental degradation are big problems in Pakistan. They're hurting the economy and making it hard for people to live sustainably. Things like population growth, unplanned urbanization, and overuse of resources are putting a lot of pressure on the environment and causing climate change. And on top of that, people aren't very aware of environmental issues and we're not managing our water and waste well. So natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and droughts are becoming more common and causing a lot of damage.
This year, many people across the country experienced extreme heatwaves before the floods. The heavy monsoon spell between July and August resulted in flash floods in many areas. One-third of Pakistan is currently underwater due to severe flooding, resulting in 1,325 deaths and impacting 33 million people. This is one of the worst environmental disasters Pakistan has ever seen. Pakistan isn't alone in its climate challenges. The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 ranked Pakistan as one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change and extreme weather events, despite being one of the lowest carbon emitters in the world.
Pakistan has received almost three times its average annual rainfall for the monsoon period so far, with southern provinces Sindh and Baluchistan seeing more than five times the average. This has had a huge impact on the country, causing flooding and displacement of many people. In Pakistan, poor governance and a lack of cooperation have made it hard to become resilient to climate change. This has led to problems like water mafias, illegal construction, and bad urban and rural planning.
Pakistan is a country located in southern Asia. It is a developing country with a population of over 200 million people. The economy of Pakistan is largely dependent on agriculture, which employs around 42% of the workforce. Climate change is a major global problem that is already having an impact on Pakistan. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted that in Pakistan, climatic changes are expected to have wide-ranging impacts, such as reduced agricultural productivity, increased variability of water availability, increased floods and landslides, and increased coastal erosion and flooding. All of these impacts will hurt Pakistan’s economy and its people.