Two and a half decades after the catastrophic floods that devastated the Riverine Province, the scars remain visible in broken homes, lost livelihoods, and a generation of children who never received proper schooling. While the government has rebuilt major infrastructure, many remote villages still lack clean water and reliable electricity. “We commemorate the loss each year, but remembrance must translate into action,” writes veteran journalist Aisha Karim. She calls for a comprehensive reparations program, increased climate‑resilience funding, and a national truth‑and‑reconciliation commission to address the lingering trauma.
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