“Thread on Pakistan's Monsoon Floods covering the period from 13th to 26th August”
* 116 districts affected, including 66
districts officially declared ‘calamity hit’
* 218K
houses destroyed
* 937
deaths
and 1,343
injured
* 452K
houses damaged
* Rainfall nationwide is...
* 116 districts affected, including 66
districts officially declared ‘calamity hit’
* 218K
houses destroyed
* 937
deaths
and 1,343
injured
* 452K
houses damaged
* Rainfall nationwide is...
..2.87 times higher than the national 30 year average, with
some provinces receiving more than five
times as much rainfall as their 30 year average.
* 2 million acres of crops
impacted
* 794K
livestock lost out of which 63% are in Balochistan and 25% in Punjab
some provinces receiving more than five
times as much rainfall as their 30 year average.
* 2 million acres of crops
impacted
* 794K
livestock lost out of which 63% are in Balochistan and 25% in Punjab
* Around
2 million acres of crops and orchards have been impacted, including at least 304,000 acres in Balochistan, 178,000
acres in Punjab and some 1.54 million acres in Sindh
Damage to infrastructure has further worsened the humanitarian
situation, as partial or complete..
2 million acres of crops and orchards have been impacted, including at least 304,000 acres in Balochistan, 178,000
acres in Punjab and some 1.54 million acres in Sindh
Damage to infrastructure has further worsened the humanitarian
situation, as partial or complete..
...destruction of over 3,000 km of roads and 145 bridges impedes the ability of people to
flee to safer areas.
* Provisional data from Education Departments show that at least 17,566 schools have been damaged or destroyed due to the emergency:
15,842 schools in Sindh, 544 in...
flee to safer areas.
* Provisional data from Education Departments show that at least 17,566 schools have been damaged or destroyed due to the emergency:
15,842 schools in Sindh, 544 in...
..Balochistan and 1,180 in Punjab. Additionally, at least
5,492 schools are reportedly being used to accommodate displaced people. A rapid needs assessment (RNA) conducted
in 10 districts of Balochistan found that 977 classrooms were completely destroyed.
5,492 schools are reportedly being used to accommodate displaced people. A rapid needs assessment (RNA) conducted
in 10 districts of Balochistan found that 977 classrooms were completely destroyed.
* The Govt of Pakistan has
earmarked PKR 35 billion to aid flood-affected people. The govt is also providing PKR 1 million in ex-gratia compensation to the next
of kin of people killed by the impact of the floods; PKR 250,000 for injuries and for partially damaged houses;
earmarked PKR 35 billion to aid flood-affected people. The govt is also providing PKR 1 million in ex-gratia compensation to the next
of kin of people killed by the impact of the floods; PKR 250,000 for injuries and for partially damaged houses;
..PKR 500,000 for destroyed houses. A relief fund has been established for people to donate to the flood
relief efforts, and PKR 5 billion has been released to the NDMA.
* The response has been further bolstered by Pakistan’s Armed Forces, with the Army, Air Force and Navy...
relief efforts, and PKR 5 billion has been released to the NDMA.
* The response has been further bolstered by Pakistan’s Armed Forces, with the Army, Air Force and Navy...
...providing a combined 97 helicopter sorties for search and rescue activities as well as to deliver aid to people in areas inaccessible
by land. To assist with response efforts on the ground, the Army has provided 1,973 of its troops, and the Air Force and
Navy have...
by land. To assist with response efforts on the ground, the Army has provided 1,973 of its troops, and the Air Force and
Navy have...
...respectively provided 340 and 200 troops. The Navy and Air Force have also delivered around 19,120 litres of
1 water. Combined, the three branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces have provided at least 4,110 tents, 31,369 food
packs and 1,259 tons of rations; as well as set..
1 water. Combined, the three branches of the Pakistan Armed Forces have provided at least 4,110 tents, 31,369 food
packs and 1,259 tons of rations; as well as set..
..up 119 medical camps to assist people in need.
* The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$3 million to UN agencies and partners to respond
to the floods, to be used for health, nutrition, food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
* The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated US$3 million to UN agencies and partners to respond
to the floods, to be used for health, nutrition, food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
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