Pakistan is experiencing a particularly intense monsoon season this year, with heavy rains already causing significant damage throughout especially in Sindh. As of August , 2024, the country has seen above-average rainfall. Unusual high temperatures have worsened the situation. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports that, as of August 19, 2024, 196 people have died across the country, including 98 children. Additionally, 363 people have been injured, 147 of whom are children.
The rain/flood-hit communities in Khairpur are suffering from waterborne and climate-induced diseases, such as malaria, diarrhea, itching, and gastroenteritis. Pregnant women and newborn babies are experiencing malnutrition due to limited food supply, low resources, and lack of health facilities. Extensive damage to local infrastructure and agricultural lands due to the floods has been reported. Thousands of hectares of standing and prepared crops have affected the livelihood badly for the year.
All donations to this fund will support recovery and relief efforts for flooding and monsoons in Pakistan. Initially, the fund will help survivors' immediate needs for shelter food, fuel, clean water and hygiene products. Once initial relief work is complete, this fund will help the locals to rehabilitate.
AWARD Pakistan will provide long-term support to survivors and communities of natural disasters like these floods. AWARD will prepare people to respond to the emergency more effectively through Disaster Risk Reduction Training. Donors will reported about the funds utilized through reports and pictures . Local Volunteer force will be prepared to help people in need.
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