Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan canceled Independence Day celebrations Saturday as a second wave of floods continued to put millions in peril, the nation's prime minister said.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said the devastating floods had affected 20 million people, a figure much larger than officials had given earlier.
Gilani said some religious events connected to Ramadan were also canceled.
"In solidarity with the flood victims, all Independence Day celebrations have been canceled and moreover, all Iftar dinner events and celebration of Eid by government ministries have been canceled so that these resources can be utilized in the affected areas," Gilani said. CNN
