Watch as entire building swept away by terrifying flood waters in Pakistan as ‘monster’ storm kills more than 1,000

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AN ENTIRE building was swept away by terrifying flood waters in Pakistan as a “monster” monsoon devastates the country. More than 1,000 people have been killed and nearly one million homes have been damaged amid months of heavy rain. TwitterThe terrifying footage shows an entire building be swept away by the floods[/caption] TwitterWidespread flooding in Pakistan has ravaged the country and killed over 1,000 people[/caption] TwitterIn less than a minute the building is reduced to rubble and submerged[/caption] One-third of Pakistan is completely underwater, with the nation’s climate minister comparing it to “one big ocean”. Entire villages have been cut off as ferocious floodwaters wreak havoc on vital infrastructure, sweeping homes, crops and locals away. Shocking footage captured the moment an entire building was washed away as a torrent of water topples it. The two-story structure in the south of the country was consumed by the deluge and reduced to rubble in under a minute. Read More in World News ZOO HORROR Man killed and eaten by lion after breaking into zoo to try and steal its cub HOTEL TRAGEDY Girl, 7, crushed to death by falling 440lb marble statue in hotel courtyard The destructive storm has battered Pakistan since mid-June and has affected more than 33 million people. Climate minister Sherry Rehman dubbed the deadly monsoon a “crisis of unimaginable proportions,” as the death toll continues to climb. She told AFP: “It’s all one big ocean, there’s no dry land to pump the water out. “Literally, one-third of Pakistan is underwater right now, which has exceeded every boundary, every norm we’ve seen in the past. 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And despite damaging nearly one million homes, experts have warned the “peak” may be yet to come. Reports say that a third of the country could be flooded before rainwaters subside. Locals living in rural and mountainous regions have been ordered to evacuate but thousands have been left stranded by the flash floods. But aid workers have been struggling to land helicopters during rescues due to the complete lack of dry land. Literally, one-third of Pakistan is underwater right now, which has exceeded every boundary, every norm we’ve seen in the past. Sherry RehmanPakistan's climate minister Makeshift camps have been set up across Pakistan for those who have been displaced. International aid was delivered to the deluged nation on Monday while at least 6,500 soldiers have been drafted in to help civilian authorities in rescue and relief operations across the country. The nation’s planning minister has called on the world for help after estimating the fatal floods have cost them over £8.5billion already. Ahsan Iqbal estimated it could take five years to rebuild and rehabilitate Pakistan after the unprecedented rainfall. In their time of crisis, the country is even considering importing food from arch-rival India in anticipation of a catastrophic food shortage. The UK government announced they had allocated up to £1.5million to aid flood relief efforts, as PM Boris Johnson said the horror weather was “heartbreaking”. The Queen earlier said she is “deeply saddened” by the widespread flooding that has claimed over one thousand lives. In a message to the country’s president, Arif Alvi, the Monarch said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the floods across Pakistan. ‘PRAYERS FOR PAKISTAN’ “My thoughts are with all those who have been affected, as well as those working in difficult circumstances to support the recovery efforts. “The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Pakistan as you recover from these terrible events.” In a message to the Pakistani government, the Prince of Wales echoed the Queen’s sentiments saying he and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, are also “deeply saddened” by the devastation caused by the floods. “Our hearts go out to all the victims and their loved ones and to the millions of people who have lost property and their livelihoods,” he said. “Your country is very special to us, with deep and enduring bonds to the United Kingdom. “We would like to pay a particular tribute to the government of Pakistan, the military and emergency services, the countless volunteers and aid agencies who are working tirelessly to save lives and support those in need. “Our prayers are with all our friends in Pakistan.” Last week, the United Nations said it had allocated £2.6 million for UN aid agencies and their partners in Pakistan to respond to the floods. And Pakistan’s climate minister, Sherry Rehman, said the country has suffered heavier rains this year mainly because of climate change. Read More on The Sun HOLIDAY HORROR Sea turtle attacked me & dragged me under - I thought I was going to die WHAT A GEM! Gemma Collins looks slimmer than ever as she goes make-up free in Mykonos Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif visited a number of flood-damaged areas in the country on Monday and maintained the government will provide housing for those who have lost their homes. The International Monetary Fund board will decide this week whether to release £1billion as part of the seventh and eighth tranches of Pakistan’s bailout programme, which it entered in 2019.