More than 100 fishermen have been rescued by the navy

Rescuers in southern Pakistan are battling to reach tens of thousands of people stranded after a cyclone struck the country’s Arabian Sea coastline.

Many people are clinging to trees and rooftops to escape floods. Bad weather and damaged roads, bridges and phone links are slowing relief efforts.

Thousands lost their homes having fled to high ground ahead of cyclone Yemyin. At least 20 people are reported killed. Read the rest of this entry »