Floods now affecting 12 million people

The situation in Pakistan is worsening. It is now estimated that 12 million people have been affected by the floods, losing their homes and livelihoods.

A family tries to escape the floods in northwestern Pakistan. Photo: ©IRIN
The unprecedented levels of heavy rain have triggered what is being called the worst flooding on record in Pakistan.

Most vulnerable

Concern is there, reaching the most vulnerable people with the following:

  • Shelter
  • Clean water 
  • Emergency medical assistance 
  • Dry rations of food 
  • Mosquito nets 
  • Basic hygiene and kitchen items

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Comments

I was impressed and proud to read of the response of Concern to Miselaine Dieujuste and family as described by Lara Marlowe in Irish Times today 7th August. A.M

Thanks for the kind words Angela. For anyone who's interested, here's the link to Lara Marlowe's article

Alan

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