Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours | Climate Crisis News

Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours | Climate Crisis News

Pakistan began evacuations last month after India released water from overflowing dams into low-lying border regions. Published On 3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025 Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated in the past 48 hours from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s Punjab province following the latest flood alerts by India, officials have said, bringing the total number…

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France suspends Gaza evacuations after Palestinian student accused of antisemitic post

France suspends Gaza evacuations after Palestinian student accused of antisemitic post

France has suspended its programme for receiving Palestinians fleeing Gaza. The freeze will be in place while authorities investigate a Palestinian student in France who has been accused of making antisemitic remarks online, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said. The 25-year-old woman was on a scholarship in northern France’s city of Lille and will…

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Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon

Wildfires force evacuations near Grand Canyon

A growing wildfire ignited by lightning is prompting evacuations near the Grand Canyon after burning through over 1,000 acres in Arizona. The White Sage Fire prompted evacuations in parts of Grand Canyon National Park and all of Gunnison National Park near Jacob Lake, the National Park Service said on Thursday. Lightning strikes on Thursday ignited…

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U.S. State Department has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says

U.S. State Department has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says

The U.S. Department of State has begun assisted departure flights from Israel, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on X Saturday. Two flights departed from Tel Aviv to Athens with approximately 70 U.S. citizens, their accompanying immediate family members and lawful permanent residents, the State Department said.  Other U.S. citizens in Israel needing assistance should register…

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