International donors on Monday committed over $9 billion to help Pakistan recover from ruinous floods last year, exceeding its external financing goals and paving the way for a new model on raising funds to fight climate disasters in poorer countries.

Donors pledge more than $9 billion for Pakistan after devastating floods

<p>Raising the alarm Saturday about a “second disaster” in the wake of the deadly floods in Pakistan this summer, the World Health Organization expressed concerns about a wave of disease.</p>

<p>WHO’s director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “I am deeply concerned about the potential for a second disaster in Pakistan: a wave of disease and death following this catastrophe, linked to climate change, that has severely impacted vital health systems leaving millions vulnerable.”</p>

<p>Following the fatal floods in Pakistan, doctors and medical workers on the ground are racing to battle outbreaks of waterborne and other diseases.</p>

<p>While the dirty and stagnant waters have become breeding grounds for mosquitos, displaced people are living in tents and makeshift camps and are increasingly facing the threat of gastrointestinal infections.</p>

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<p>Inundating millions of acres of land, the floods killed 1,545 people across Pakistan and the unprecedented monsoon rains were linked to climate change.</p>

<p>Urging donors to continue to respond generously so that more lives can be saved, Tedros also said that nearly 2,000 health facilities have been fully or partially damaged in Pakistan.</p>

<p>In order to attend the first fully in-person gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly since the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif left for New York on Saturday.</p>

<p>According to the National Disaster Management Authority. floods have damaged 1.8 million homes and destroyed nearly 400 bridges.</p>

<p>After visiting Sindh’s flood-hit areas, the representative of the UN children’s agency in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil said an estimated 16 million children had been impacted by the floods.&nbsp;</p>

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Raising the alarm Saturday about a “second disaster” in the wake of the deadly floods in Pakistan this summer, the World Health Organization expressed concerns about a wave of disease.

Raising the alarm Saturday about a “second disaster” in the wake of the deadly floods in Pakistan this summer, the World Health Organization expressed concerns about a wave of disease. WHO’s director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “I am deeply concerned about the potential for a second disaster in Pakistan: a wave of disease and death following this catastrophe, linked to climate change, that has severely impacted vital health systems leaving millions vulnerable.” Following the fatal floods in Pakistan, doctors and medical workers on the ground are racing to battle outbreaks of waterborne and other diseases. While the dirty and stagnant waters have become breeding grounds for mosquitos, displaced people are living in tents and makeshift camps and are increasingly facing the threat of gastrointestinal infections. × Inundating millions of acres of land, the floods killed 1,545 people across Pakistan and the unprecedented monsoon rains were linked to climate change. Urging donors to continue to respond generously so that more lives can be saved, Tedros also said that nearly 2,000 health facilities have been fully or partially damaged in Pakistan. In order to attend the first fully in-person gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly since the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif left for New York on Saturday. According to the National Disaster Management Authority. floods have damaged 1.8 million homes and destroyed nearly 400 bridges. After visiting Sindh’s flood-hit areas, the representative of the UN children’s agency in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil said an estimated 16 million children had been impacted by the floods. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

WHO raises alarm about 'second disaster' in wake of deadly floods in Pakistan

Torrential rains and flooding have submerged one-third of Pakistan. Mayhem everywhere as 33 million people are affected. More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance. Children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases.

Pakistan Floods: One-third of country underwater, Child deaths, waterborne diseases, UN expresses concern

<p>Pakistan has declared a national emergency after rain-induced calamitous floods killed more than 937 people.</p>

<p>The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called the incessant monsoon rains a “climate-inducted humanitarian crisis of epic proportions”.</p>

<p>From June 14 to date, the Sindh province has reported the highest number of deaths as 306 people lost their lives due to floods and rain-related incidents, according to the latest data compiled by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).</p>

<p>Marking an increase of 241 per cent, Pakistan received 166.8mm of rain in August as opposed to the average of 48mm.</p>

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<p>Admitting that the incessant “monstrous” rainfall had “made it hard to carry out relief operations”, minister for climate change Sherry Rehman said a “war room” has been established by the prime minister at NDMA.</p>

<p>Comparing the current situation with the devastating 2010 floods, Rehman had said earlier this week that the massive rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks.</p>

<p>Adding that all tent manufacturers had been mobilised and external donors were also approached for tents, she said Sindh has asked for one million tents and Balochistan has demanded 100,000 tents.</p>

<p>Urging citizens to come forward and help their compatriots at this critical juncture, information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb evoked the “national spirit”.</p>

<p>UN agency Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed in a report that more than 82,000 homes have been damaged and 150 kilometres of roads had been damaged across the country in the last 24 hours.</p>

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Pakistan has declared a national emergency after rain-induced calamitous floods killed more than 937 people. The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called the incessant monsoon rains a “climate-inducted humanitarian crisis of epic proportions”.

Pakistan has declared a national emergency after rain-induced calamitous floods killed more than 937 people. The country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called the incessant monsoon rains a “climate-inducted humanitarian crisis of epic proportions”. From June 14 to date, the Sindh province has reported the highest number of deaths as 306 people lost their lives due to floods and rain-related incidents, according to the latest data compiled by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Marking an increase of 241 per cent, Pakistan received 166.8mm of rain in August as opposed to the average of 48mm. × Admitting that the incessant “monstrous” rainfall had “made it hard to carry out relief operations”, minister for climate change Sherry Rehman said a “war room” has been established by the prime minister at NDMA. Comparing the current situation with the devastating 2010 floods, Rehman had said earlier this week that the massive rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks. Adding that all tent manufacturers had been mobilised and external donors were also approached for tents, she said Sindh has asked for one million tents and Balochistan has demanded 100,000 tents. Urging citizens to come forward and help their compatriots at this critical juncture, information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb evoked the “national spirit”. UN agency Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed in a report that more than 82,000 homes have been damaged and 150 kilometres of roads had been damaged across the country in the last 24 hours. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Pakistan declares national emergency after floods kill more than 900 people, seeks aid

<p>With remote communities in the impoverished southwestern province of Balochistan among the hardest hit, flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month.</p>

<p>Declaring a monsoon emergency, Pakistan's cabinet the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to take as many preventive measures as possible.</p>

<p>During his visit to stricken areas, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said "We're doing our best to provide for extensive relief and rehabilitation of flood victims."</p>

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<p>Highlighting the need for more funds, the Balochistan provincial government appealed to international organisations for assistance.</p>

<p>With some also disconnected from the rest of the province due to more than 700 kilometres of roads being washed away, there were food shortages in every district hit by the flooding.</p>

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<p>According to the NDMA, the past month was the wettest in three decades, with 133 per cent more rain than the average for the past 30 years.</p>

<p>The disaster agency said that Iran and Afghanistan's neighbour Balochistan received 305 per cent more rain than the annual average.</p>

<p>A Baloch militant group claimed responsibility for the downing of Mi-17 helicopter in which a top Pakistani army general and five senior military officials were killed.</p>

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With remote communities in the impoverished southwestern province of Balochistan among the hardest hit, flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month.

With remote communities in the impoverished southwestern province of Balochistan among the hardest hit, flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month. Declaring a monsoon emergency, Pakistan's cabinet the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to take as many preventive measures as possible. During his visit to stricken areas, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said "We're doing our best to provide for extensive relief and rehabilitation of flood victims." Pakistan’s cabinet has declared a monsoon emergency but now we need to brace for the next round of rain torrents. Starting tomorrow. All provinces and district administrations, NDMA & PDMAs need to act now to take as many preventive measures as possible. — SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) August 5, 2022 × Highlighting the need for more funds, the Balochistan provincial government appealed to international organisations for assistance. With some also disconnected from the rest of the province due to more than 700 kilometres of roads being washed away, there were food shortages in every district hit by the flooding. × According to the NDMA, the past month was the wettest in three decades, with 133 per cent more rain than the average for the past 30 years. The disaster agency said that Iran and Afghanistan's neighbour Balochistan received 305 per cent more rain than the annual average. A Baloch militant group claimed responsibility for the downing of Mi-17 helicopter in which a top Pakistani army general and five senior military officials were killed. (With inputs from agencies)

Abnormally heavy monsoon rains causes flash floods in Pakistan, kills at least 549 people

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has imposed a rain emergency in the province after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Karachi and other parts of the Pakistan.

Karachi Floods: 44 killed in two days, 200 families rescued