Record-Breaking Rain in Pakistan Submerges Lahore
Pakistan's second largest city, Lahore, is under a state of emergency as flood waters inundate roadways and public infrastructure following record-breaking monsoon rains.
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00:00At least three people are dead in Lahore after record-breaking rainfall.
00:04Pakistan's second largest city has declared a state of emergency
00:08as floodwaters inundate roads and damage homes, hospitals and schools.
00:13Officials are warning of flash floods and landslides.
00:17Heavy rains killed nearly 100 people last month in the country.
00:20While downpours are common during monsoon season,
00:23scientists link these extreme events to climate change.