Torrential rains, flash floods and landslides have caused widespread devastation in Pakistan. More than 1400 people have lost their lives and a large number of people (2.5 million) have become homeless and displaced. The number is increasing by the day. Livestock, houses, bridges, link roads and communication infrastructure have been washed away by flood water. The level of water in the country’s major rivers has risen to a dangerous level threatening dams and embankments throughout the country.Muslim Aid appeals to help the flood-hit families of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KP), as outbreak of water-borne disease emerged and penniless survivors sought refuge from the raging torrents.
Muslim Aid has launched a £2 Million emergency appeal to help the flood victims in Pakistan. The funds will be used to provide much needed emergency assistance to people in the flood affected areas with food, medicines and clean water.Muslim Aid is currently on the ground and has started its relief operations in one of the worst affected areas in the Charsadda district. A medical camp has been set up where up to 400 people were treated with emergency healthcare over the weekend. Food, clean water and shelter has also been given to those affected by the floods in the Nowshera and Swat regions.
Muslim Aid is advancing its efforts to provide emergency relief for the flood victims as further monsoon rains are predicted in the region. The long-term task will be to repair the damage to buildings and infrastructure but our immediate priority is the health and security of thousands of people affected by the disaster.
