Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- Punjab is experiencing a sharp increase in extreme weather events as the effects of climate change continue to intensify across the region. This year, the province has seen record-breaking monsoon rains that started earlier than usual and have lasted longer than expected. Experts warn that if a proper climate policy is not introduced soon, such conditions may become permanent. The early arrival of the monsoon season on June 25, almost three weeks ahead of the usual schedule, has overwhelmed local systems.
Officials from the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report that rainfall levels have surged dramatically in many districts. For example, Chakwal recorded 423mm of rain in just one day between July 16 and 1...
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