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Pakistan floods: One-third of the country under water
Deadly monsoon rains and flash flooding recently in Pakistan have killed over 1000 people, displaced millions and damaged over 700,000 homes.
One-third of Pakistan has been completely submerged by historic flooding, its climate minister says.
Devastating flash floods have washed away roads, homes and crops - leaving a trail of deadly havoc across Pakistan.
"It's all one big ocean, there's no dry land to pump the water out," Sherry Rehman said, calling it a "crisis of unimaginable proportions."
At least 1,136 people have died since the monsoon season began in June, according to officials.
The summer rain is the heaviest recorded in a decade and is blamed by the government on climate change.
"Literally, one-third of Pakistan is underwater right now, which has exceeded every boundary, every norm we've seen in the past," Ms Rehman told AFP news agency.
The one-year celebration of Waddananggu
A year ago*, the Wangan & Jagalingou people commenced a ceremony at the edge of Adani’s Carmichael mine, after calling for a stop work order from the Queensland Government to protect their sacred Doongmabulla springs, their ochre grounds, and artefacts that are thousands of years old. The Government failed to act, so they did.
The one-year celebration of Waddananggu sovereignty camp has confirmed their rightful presence on Country and ongoing role as the cultural custodians. The anniversary of Waddananggu was a joyous time for Wangan & Jagalingou families, and for their supporters who made the trip to visit us Waddananggu Country.
The sacred fire is still burning, and we are still here.
*The one-year anniversary was held on the 26 Aug 2022.