Pakistan floods

New havoc of nature in Turkey and Syria, heavy devastation due to flood

Syria -Turkey Flood 2023: After the devastation caused by the severe earthquake in Syria, now a flood crisis has arisen. Till now more than 30 thousand deaths have taken place due to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. At the same time, due to the flood, people have to face a lot of problems.

Feb 17, 2023, 12:26 PM IST

Cash-strapped Pakistan receives international aid of over USD 8 billion for flood disaster relief

According to the Geo-politik, Pakistan, which has severely mismanaged its economy, has now used the pretext of flood devastation and consequent humanitarian crisis to get international assistance.

Jan 14, 2023, 10:59 AM IST

Were Pakistan floods caused by 'mismanagement' of water resources?

Despite Pakistan having the world's fourth-largest aquifer, natural resources including freshwater sources are under constant depletion in Pakistan.

 

Nov 27, 2022, 08:22 AM IST

Over 1 in 9 children in flood-affected areas of Pakistan suffering from severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF

"In total, of the over 22,000 children screened by health professionals since September 2022 at health facilities in flood-affected regions, more than 2,630 were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, or more than 1 in 9 children," said UNICEF.

Oct 23, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

'Don't want to return': 100 Hindu flood victims from Pakistan reach Jodhpur

The Hindu families alleged discrimination in relief work following flash floods in Pakistan. They have expressed willingness to settle in India and said they don't want to go back.

Oct 15, 2022, 19:49 PM IST

US responds to alleged corruption in flood relief to Pakistan: 'This is something we take very seriously'

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price noted that USAID partners work with local organizations that have extensive knowledge about the affected areas and their populations.

Oct 12, 2022, 09:53 AM IST

Pakistan seeks India's help to combat mosquito-borne diseases post massive floods

The Pakistani officials said they are planning to obtain the nets as early as possible.

Oct 12, 2022, 07:27 AM IST

Pakistan Floods: World Bank to provide USD 323 billion to farmers in affected areas

Various residents took to the street and staged a protest recently over the lack of help from the government as everything they had including their homes wiped off due to floods

Oct 01, 2022, 09:16 AM IST

Pakistan approves Rs 1.33 billion for luxury vehicles as 'VIP protocol' amid flood, economic crisis

Pakistan economic crisis: The notable factor in this purchase is that it didn’t have to go through the austerity committee as per reports.

Sep 28, 2022, 06:49 AM IST

Pakistan Health Crisis: Around 4,000 cases of infectious diseases reported within 24 hours

Post-flood devastation is being observed in Pakistan as various infectious deases like diarrhoea, skin infections and malaria have been reported in the worst-hit province of Balochistan

Sep 25, 2022, 23:51 PM IST

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says floods signify global climate impact, urges UN to act

"What happened in Pakistan will not stay in Pakistan," he said in a passionate address to the United Nations General Assembly, adding that life of 33 million people had "changed forever."

Sep 24, 2022, 07:48 AM IST

Pakistan faces fever medicine shortage amid rising Dengue cases

Over 2,000 people were affected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after excessive rains left breeding sites for mosquitoes. Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan are also dangerously affected by Dengue

Sep 11, 2022, 19:52 PM IST

Pakistan Flood 2022: The havoc of clouds continues in Pakistan!

In Pakistan, which has come under the grip of floods, ruin is visible these days. Here people are forced to walk for miles to save their lives. Diseases spreading in different places have made it difficult to survive.

Sep 11, 2022, 16:38 PM IST

'Never seen climate carnage on such scale': UN chief after visit to flood-hit Pakistan

"I have seen many humanitarian disasters in the world, but I have never seen climate carnage on the scale of the floods here in Pakistan," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. 

Sep 11, 2022, 08:44 AM IST

Pakistan needs ‘massive financial support’ for rehabilitation and recovery from floods: UN General Secretary

The remarks of the UN Secretary-General came after he attended a briefing at the National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Dawn reported. 

Sep 10, 2022, 07:39 AM IST

Pakistan: Economic loss due to floods rises to around USD 18 billion

In the wake of the increased economic losses and reduced GDP growth, the per capita income is projected to slow down. 

Sep 10, 2022, 06:51 AM IST

Natural disasters wreak havoc in both China and Pakistan

While the floods continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, China is also battling the havoc of the earthquake. Natural disasters have turmoiled on the lives of common people in both the countries.

Sep 07, 2022, 11:26 AM IST

DNA: Heritage site Mohenjo Daro under threat due to Pakistan floods

Due to the negligence of Pakistan, the heritage site named Mohenjo Daro is sinking once again. The discussion about this city, which was settled about 5000 years ago on the banks of the Indus river, is also important because after being discovered, this heritage is once again in danger. And this time this danger has arisen due to the severe floods in Pakistan.

Sep 06, 2022, 23:48 PM IST

Heavy devastation in Pakistan due to floods

Pakistan has come under the grip of floods and destruction is visible everywhere these days. Here people are forced to walk for miles to save their lives. Diseases spreading in different places have made it difficult to survive.

Sep 05, 2022, 17:52 PM IST

Pakistan banks on India for imports of vegetables as flood situation worsens

As the condition continues to worsen, not only the Pakistan government but NGOs as well as several business chambers have directly or indirectly favoured to resume imports, especially of vegetables, edible oils etc. from India during their time of crisis.

Sep 05, 2022, 15:45 PM IST