List of floods in Pakistan

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Damage caused by the floods of 2010 Pakistan flood damage 2010.jpg
Damage caused by the floods of 2010

The following is a list of floods in Pakistan.

In addition to the loss of life and human suffering, the floods caused extensive damage to crops, particularly in the province of Sindh. It was reported that the flood damage to crops in Sindh alone amounted to approximately Rs297 billion. This further compounded the economic impact of the floods and added to the challenges faced by the affected communities in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods. [16]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 South Asian floods</span>

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