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The catastrophic floods in Pakistan in mid-2022 displaced millions and caused widespread devastation. What was identified as a primary contributing factor?
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Heavy volcanic activity
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- Heavy volcanic activity
- Unprecedented monsoon rains and glacial melt
- A major dam burst upstream
- A prolonged drought followed by sudden rainfall
Explanation & Context
Extreme monsoon rainfall, exacerbated by accelerated glacial melt due to rising global temperatures, led to the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022.
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