Devastating floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have taken more than 1,200 lives, destroyed over 200,000 homes and critically affected 6.4 million people. Rescue operations have become difficult as numerous bridges and roads have been washed away. Food is in short supply after water submerged millions of acres of farmlands and wiped out hundreds of thousands of livestock. International aid has started to flow into Pakistan after the country appealed for help. Join CGTN for a closer look at the scene in Pakistan. 

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One third of Pakistan is underwater, at least 1,265 dead