File:Devastating floods in Pakistan.jpg

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This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite on 22 August 2022, shows the towns of Larkana, Naudero, Ratodero and Shahdadkot in the Larkana District of the Sindh province of Pakistan, one of the most affected areas.

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English: In the past weeks, heavy monsoon rains have caused disastrous floods in Pakistan, affecting more than two million people. Thousands of people currently have no shelter as their homes have been destroyed, and the number of casualties reported is above 900. The local government is employing all available resources to provide help to the victims. This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite on 22 August 2022, shows the towns of Larkana, Naudero, Ratodero and Shahdadkot in the Larkana District of the Sindh province of Pakistan, one of the most affected areas. The flooded areas are visible in red tones. Copernicus data and services allow the monitoring of flooding events and the assessment of their consequences. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) delivers flood-related information covering the entire world through the Global Flood Awareness System), which support forecasting and preparedness.
Date 26 August 2022 (upload date)
Source Devastating floods in Pakistan
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2022

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