2010 Pakistan Floods
In August 2010 Thatta was one of the worst affected districts of Pakistan as a result of devastating floods. The sea was on high tide when flooded river water reached it, multiplying the damage manifold. By August 28, 175,000 people had left their homes due to several levees being breached and were forced to camp on the main road under open sky.
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