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Worst Flood in Pakistan history

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The geographic presence of Pakistan is in a dangerous area of the earth. Various reports show that Pakistan might face many disasters due to climate change in the near future. And now Pakistan is currently facing the historic flood of its history. Heavy monsoon rains become the cause of the worst flooding which affects over 33 million people in a few weeks. Over 900 deaths are reported and this flood makes a large number of people homeless since June. The areas of Southern Punjab, KPK, Sindh, and Baluchistan are affected badly. The weather forecasting agency of the country issues alerts of the coming day’s rains, and reports to federal and provincial governments for taking immediate actions to cope with the coming difficult time. The country also faces a flood in 2010 which effects 78 districts of the country, but this year flood effects over 150 districts and is rated as the worst flood in the history of Pakistan. Shortage of food, deterioration of homes, and continuous rains...

Save ocean to save future

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  Water is essential for the survival of every living organism on the earth. Almost 70% of the portion of the earth is covered by oceans which means only 30% is dry land. It is a big source of sustainability for humans and other species of the earth. Ocean generates 50% of the oxygen of the earth and biggest source of protein for billions of people around the world. High ratio of people associated with the profession of fisheries and helping countries to strengthen their economies. In the coming years, it is estimated that 40 million people will get employment in ocean-based industries. Those countries which have the sea in their territory are blessed because they are independent to get benefits from the ocean directly. Even with so many benefits, the ocean needs our care and support. It was observed that during the last 50 years people show careless behavior toward the sea and parting their role to make the sea dirty. Our bad draining system, polluted oil with a lot of chemica...