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Yuka ROYER

Unprecedented floods in Pakistan: Largest lake could burst its banks

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More than 6 million people are in urgent need of help in Pakistan, which is grappling with the worst floods in living memory. Since mid-June, unprecedented monsoon rains have left more than 1,300 dead, washed away entire villages and destroyed farmlands. Our team on the ground travelled to the southern Sindh province, where the country's largest lake is on the verge of overflowing.

Extreme weather events have also hit China over the summer, dealing a further blow to the slowing economy. We speak to the Atlantic Council's China expert, Michael Schuman, about the potential political ramifications of Beijing's economic policy.

Plus, is Bollywood in trouble? With a string of flops and budget overruns, the Indian film industry is struggling make a post-Covid recovery. We take a closer look.

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