Citation

Manzoor A, Adesola RO. Health Sci. Rep. 2022; 5(6): e903.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/hsr2.903

PMID

36284933

PMCID

PMC9584091

Abstract

Since mid-June, heavy monsoon rains and floods have impacted 2.3 million residents in Pakistan, demolishing at least 95,350 homes and damaging another 224,100.1 Concerning human and infrastructure effects, Sindh, as well as Baluchistan are the two most devastated provinces. Over 504,000 animals have been slaughtered, virtually all of them in Baluchistan, while flood-damaged roads and 129 bridges have hampered access throughout flood-affected areas.1 A multisector rapid needs assessment was conducted in 10 Baluchistan districts at the demand of the Baluchistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority to identify priority requirements and gaps across sectors. Humanitarian partners are assisting the Government response in impacted regions, diverting current assets to support the most pressing needs while striving to scale up the response even further.

Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The National Disaster Management Authority recorded 73 fatalities (31 in Singh Province) flood waters, landslides, river flooding, and severe weather-related occurrences on August 23 to 24.2 And over 900 people have perished and around 1290 have been injured since the start of the rainy season (mid-June).1 Monsoon drops of rain have affected more than 3 million people, with 184,000 moved to relief camps throughout Pakistan.1 Over 495,200 dwellings have been reported damaged. In addition, 702,100 animals were lost, and almost 3000 km of road and 130 bridges were destroyed...

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