VOICED : Pakistán bajo el diluvio decreta el estado de emergencia

Pakistan declared a state of emergency due to severe monsoon rains causing 900 deaths and affecting over 30 million people. The monsoon, vital for agriculture, also brings destruction. Residents in affected areas struggle with flooding and debris. Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change, ranking eighth in countries threatened by extreme weather, according to German Watch.

What prompted the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan?

• A political crisis

• An economic downturn

• An intense monsoon season

• A health epidemic

How many people have been affected by the monsoon in Pakistan?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 40 million

• 30 million

What is one of the essential roles of the monsoon in the Indian subcontinent?

• Providing electricity

• Irrigating crops

• Supporting tourism

• Building infrastructure

Which country is particularly vulnerable to climate change according to the transcript?

• Sri Lanka

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• India

According to a study, where does Pakistan rank in terms of vulnerability to extreme weather events?

• Tenth

• First

• Fifth

• Eighth