Floods 2010 vs. 2022
Flash flooding is more deadly and devastating compared to riverine flooding!
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1,700 people died due to floods in Pakistan while another 20 million were affected almost 12 years ago and 1,500 died so far during the recent floods in 2022 while over 33 million are affected. Floods in Pakistan during 2010 were also merciless, but the damage done by the floods in 2022 surpassed that during 2010.
This year's floods have been categorized as flash floods, which are caused by intense storms that produce heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. These types of floods are more common in areas with a dry climate and rocky terrain where a lack of soil or vegetation allows rains to flow overland rather than sink into the ground. Flash flooding can also be a serious problem in urban areas if drainage systems can't cope.
In 2010, floods were riverine in nature, riverine flooding is when rivers break their banks and water covers the surrounding land. It's mostly caused by heavy rainfall. This type of flooding is less intense compared to the flash flooding that has caused serious damage in the past three months.
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Much heavier than normal monsoon rains followed by flash flooding in 2022 have affected a larger part of Pakistan compared to 2010
August 5, 2010 (left) vs. August 31, 2022 (right)
Water structures in Pakistan are under pressure, the government had to create breaches in Manchar Lake to redirect overflow into Sehwan’s airport and toll plaza in order to ease pressure at Kotri Barrage. Almost 150,000 people were displaced in the efforts to keep the lake from overflowing
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