In a country thats infrastructure is already unstable, a disastrous flood seems like the last straw.
- The worst floods in the history of Pakistan have devastated the country, killing thousands and leaving millions homeless.
- Many fear that the lack of clean drinking water and the close quarters of survivors is the perfect breeding ground for lethal diseases such as cholera.
- The flood came at a time when the Pakistani government was already struggling under a weak economy and a brutal war against Taliban militants.
Facts & Figures
- The flood has forced 2 million people from their homes.
- The death toll from the flood has ranged from 870 to 1,200.
Best Quote:
”We are reaching people at their doorsteps and in the streets, especially women and children who are stuck in their homes.” – Saqib, Activist, Falah-e-Insaniat charity