Canada issues travel warning for Pakistan amid heavy flooding: ‘Be very cautious’
As of Saturday, Pakistani officials said the floods have killed nearly 1,000 people and injured or displaced thousands more since mid-June.
Canada is advising travellers to stay away from the affected areas, including parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Sindh and Balochistan, as well as to monitor local news and weather reports and to follow the instructions of local authorities. “We preempted the situation and warned and forced hesitating residents to leave their homes for safety and move to relief camps established at government buildings in safe places,” she said.Safi said there was concern of further rising of the Swat and Kabul rivers, adding to the misery of residents who have already suffered the loss of lives and property.
“Our administration has evacuated many people and taken others to relief camps where government-provided beds and food are in safe buildings,” she said. “We will use police to force those hesitant to leave their homes.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Guelph, Waterloo Region by Enviroment Canada | Globalnews.caEnvironment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Guelph, Waterloo Region and Wellington County Thursday afternoon, adding a tornado is also possible.
Read more »
Canadian critical minerals will be ‘key’ amid pivot away from China, Russia: minister - National | Globalnews.caCanada can be a trusted partner in the future green economy, Steven Guilbeault says, as nations look to distance themselves from China and Russia.
Read more »
Ottawa to spend $187M to extend navy supply vessel lease amid shipbuilding delays - National | Globalnews.caThe deal to extend the lease for a temporary supply vessel came months after Ottawa revealed the navy will have to wait an extra two years for new ships.
Read more »
Over $140M in drugs found in vintage car shipped from Canada to Australia - National | Globalnews.caPolice arrested three men and one woman, all between the ages of 22 and 25, charging them with a total of 23 counts including drug offences.
Read more »
Climate change will ‘fundamentally’ shift how Canada, allies handle Arctic: NATO chief - National | Globalnews.caClimate change is making the Arctic more important as the ice melts and it becomes more accessible -- both for economic activity and for military activity, said the NATO chief.
Read more »