UN: 10 million lack safe water six months after Pakistan floods
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: 10 million lack safe water six months after Pakistan floods

Al Jazeera  

Families living in flood-affected areas have ‘no alternative but to drink and use potentially disease-ridden water’, UNICEF says. About six months after catastrophic floods in Pakistan, more than 10 million people still lack access to safe drinking water in areas affected by the record-breaking rains, according to a United Nations report. Families living in flood-hit areas have “no alternative but to drink and use potentially disease-ridden water”, the UN children’s agency, or UNICEF, said in the report on Tuesday. “Only 36 percent of the country’s water was considered safe for consumption despite the country’s drinking water supply system covering 92 per cent of the population,” the report said. “We need the continued support of our donors to provide safe water, build toilets and deliver vital sanitation services to these children and families who need them the most,” Fadil said.

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Pakistan hasn’t learned lessons from 2022 deadly floods, experts say
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan hasn’t learned lessons from 2022 deadly floods, experts say

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Millions of people in Pakistan continue to live along the path of floodwaters, showing neither people nor the government have learned any lessons from the 2022 devastating floods that killed 1,737 people, experts said Thursday, as an aid group said half of the victims among 300 people killed by rains since July are children. Save the Children also …

54 die in Bangladesh floods; Unicef says 2mn children at risk
3 months, 3 weeks ago

54 die in Bangladesh floods; Unicef says 2mn children at risk

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka: Fifty-four people have died so far in devastating floods in Bangladesh, authorities said on Friday even as Unicef warned that more than two million children were at risk. “In all, these floods, the worst in eastern Bangladesh in 34 years, have affected 5.6 million people,” Unicef said in a statement. Far too many children have lost loved ones, their …

Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan are affected by ongoing flash floods: UNICEF
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan are affected by ongoing flash floods: UNICEF

The Hindu  

“Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan remain affected by the ongoing flash floods, especially in the north and west,” the U.N. children’s agency said on June 3. UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency, said the extreme weather has all of the hallmarks of an intensifying climate crisis, with some of the affected areas having experienced drought last year. “The international …

Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan are affected by ongoing flash floods, UNICEF says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan are affected by ongoing flash floods, UNICEF says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan remain affected by ongoing flash floods, especially in the north and west, the U.N. children’s agency said Monday. UNICEF, the U.N. children’s agency, said the extreme weather has all of the hallmarks of an intensifying climate crisis, with some of the affected areas having experienced drought last year. UNICEF said in …

‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children
1 year ago

‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children

Al Jazeera  

Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns. Limited access to clean water and sanitation amid Israel’s relentless bombardment pose a grave risk to children in Gaza, the United Nations Children’s Fund has warned. Pushed by Israel’s continued onslaught across the enclave, hundreds of thousands of people, around half of them …

UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan’s catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support
1 year, 3 months ago

UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan’s catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United Nations children’s agency on Friday warned that a year on from Pakistan’s devastating floods, an estimated 4 million children continue to need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services as a shortage of funds remains a hurdle in recovery. “This season’s monsoon rains are worsening the already challenging conditions for flood-affected communities, tragically claiming the lives …

After devastating floods in Pakistan, some have recovered but many are struggling a year later
1 year, 6 months ago

After devastating floods in Pakistan, some have recovered but many are struggling a year later

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Last summer’s flooding in Pakistan killed at least 1,700 people, destroyed millions of homes, wiped out swaths of farmland, and caused billions of dollars in economic losses. I pray that no one faces this situation.” LEFT WITHOUT SCHOOLS Situated downstream from Pakistan’s other provinces, Sindh suffered a heavy blow from last year’s flooding and has been slow to …

India can avoid 400k deaths if Jal Jeevan Mission meets target: WHO report
1 year, 6 months ago

India can avoid 400k deaths if Jal Jeevan Mission meets target: WHO report

Hindustan Times  

India can potentially prevent nearly 400,000 deaths from diarrhoea and save about 14 million DALYs from water-related ailments if it manages to achieve universal rural coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a World Health Organization report commissioned by the government has predicted. The WHO analysis focused on diarrhoeal diseases as they account for a majority of water and sanitation-related disease …

Photos: World’s water in focus after year of droughts and floods
1 year, 9 months ago

Photos: World’s water in focus after year of droughts and floods

Al Jazeera  

Water is the lifeblood of every community around the world. From droughts stifling once-reliant sources to destructive downpours and floods, what the world does about its water woes is the central question at the UN’s three-day water conference that began on Wednesday. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of World Water Day, it is the first dedicated UN conference on water …

A quarter of world population lacks safe drinking water: UN
1 year, 9 months ago

A quarter of world population lacks safe drinking water: UN

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lacks access to basic sanitation. According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 …

UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. March 22 is the United Nation’s World Water Day, …

UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In Nigeria’s teeming city of Lagos, children in the Makoko area swim and play in filthy water surrounded by garbage. March 22 is the United Nation’s World Water Day, marked annually since 1993 to raise awareness about the pressing need for billions of people around the world to have access to clean water and sanitation. According …

Shortages and Sickness: The alarming takeaways from UN's water report
1 year, 9 months ago

Shortages and Sickness: The alarming takeaways from UN's water report

Firstpost  

United Nations: Billions of people experience water-related issues on a daily basis — from contaminated drinking water, to droughts and floods — with a UN report warning Tuesday that the risk of a global crisis is “imminent.” Here are some key takeaways from the UN Water forum, which published its report as the first major conference on the issue in …

UN: 26 per cent of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 per cent sanitation
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: 26 per cent of world lacks clean drinking water, 46 per cent sanitation

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: A new report launched Tuesday on the eve of the first major UN conference on water in over 45 years says 26 per cent of the world's population doesn't have access to safe drinking water and 46 per cent lack access to basic sanitation. According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1 per …

UN: 26% of world lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: 26% of world lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the report, water use has been increasing …

26% of world lacks clean drinking water, 46% do not have access to sanitation: U.N. report
1 year, 9 months ago

26% of world lacks clean drinking water, 46% do not have access to sanitation: U.N. report

The Hindu  

A new report launched on March 21 on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to safe drinking water and 46% lack access to basic sanitation. But equally important, Mr. Connor said, is forging partnerships with investors, financiers, governments and climate change communities to …

Billions of people lack access to clean drinking water, U.N. report finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Billions of people lack access to clean drinking water, U.N. report finds

NPR  

Billions of people lack access to clean drinking water, U.N. report finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Silvana Flores/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Silvana Flores/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Millions of people in Mexico don't have access to clean water. Around 2 billion people around the world do not have access to clean and safe drinking water, and approximately 3.6 …

UN report reveals 26% of world population lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation
1 year, 9 months ago

UN report reveals 26% of world population lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation

India TV News  

United Nations: The United Nations report states that 26 per cent of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water while the 46 per cent lack access to basic sanitation. Global water use expected to grow by 1% till 2050 According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1 per cent per year …

UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water
1 year, 9 months ago

UN: Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United Nations children’s agency on Tuesday warned that after last summer’s devastating floods, 10 million people in Pakistan, including children, still live in flood-affected areas without access to safe drinking water. The floods damaged most of the water pipelines systems in affected areas, forcing more than 5.4 million people, including 2.5 million children, to rely solely on …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges international community to help flood victims
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges international community to help flood victims

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the terrible rains and floods in the country last summer had killed 1,700 people. Shehbaz Sharif wrote an article for the Guardian newspaper in which he urged the global community to help Pakistan. No amount of pumps can remove this water in less than a year; and by July 2023, the …

79 per cent Afghan households with severe water shortage: UNICEF survey
2 years ago

79 per cent Afghan households with severe water shortage: UNICEF survey

Firstpost  

Some Kabul residents reported that water levels have dropped down and most wells have dried. Water shortages have also posed a challenge for people to consume clean and safe water Around 79 per cent of households in Afghanistan reported severe water shortage, making it challenging for the people to consume clean and safe water, Khaama Press reported citing a survey …

Eight million may still be exposed to Pakistan floodwaters: UN
2 years ago

Eight million may still be exposed to Pakistan floodwaters: UN

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan saw record floods this summer after heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers submerged one-third of the country. Islamabad, Pakistan – A United Nations report on Pakistan’s devastating floods says more than 240,000 people in the southern province of Sindh remain displaced while satellite images indicate about eight million are “still potentially exposed to floodwaters or living close to flooded …

Pakistan: World Bank estimates floods caused $40B in damages
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan: World Bank estimates floods caused $40B in damages

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Wednesday that the World Bank estimates this summer’s record-breaking floods have caused $40 billion in damages in this impoverished South Asian nation. The United Nations has revised its appeal for aid for Pakistan five-fold, to $816 million, from the initial $160 million, saying recent assessments about the damages caused by floods pointed to the urgent need …

How Pakistan can prevent another flood disaster
2 years, 2 months ago

How Pakistan can prevent another flood disaster

Al Jazeera  

There are a number of science-based actions Pakistan can take to improve its capacity to deal with floods and minimise their effect. Another example is the use of nature-based solutions, or green infrastructure, to harness the ability of ecosystems like wetlands to regulate water flow and absorb flood water. Pakistan’s Water Apportionment Accord of 1991 allocated percentage rights to provincial …

UN: 5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face food crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

UN: 5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face food crisis

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United Nations humanitarian agency warned Monday that about 5.7 million Pakistani flood survivors will face a serious food crisis in the next three months. The latest development comes hours after Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reported that floods fueled by abnormally heavy monsoon rains have killed 1,695 people, affected 33 million, damaged more than 2 million homes …

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction

NPR  

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has left nearly a third of the country underwater. NPR's Diaa Hadid has spent time in one badly affected district in southern Pakistan. But the thing is, flood victims are so scattered that it's hard to reach them all especially when aid …

Disease, malnutrition threaten to raise Pakistan flood toll: U.N.
2 years, 3 months ago

Disease, malnutrition threaten to raise Pakistan flood toll: U.N.

The Hindu  

The water-borne diseases and malnutrition that are plaguing swathes of Pakistan after record monsoon floods threaten to be more deadly than the initial deluge, U.N. officials warned on September 21. Pakistan has been lashed by unprecedented monsoon downpours flooding a third of the country — an area the size of the United Kingdom — and killing nearly 1,600 people, according …

UNICEF regrets poor response to $39 million appeal for Pakistan's flood-hit children
2 years, 3 months ago

UNICEF regrets poor response to $39 million appeal for Pakistan's flood-hit children

The Hindu  

UNICEF has regretted that its funding appeal for over three million children in Pakistan's flood-affected areas was still less than a third of the $39 million it sought, according to a senior official. Without a significant surge in support, we fear many more children will lose their lives," UNICEF Pakistan chief field officer in Balochistan, Gerida Birukila, said. Together we …

People dying of water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

People dying of water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Nine die of gastroenteritis, diarrhoea and malaria in Sindh in the last 24 hours as the crisis overwhelms the country’s health system. Officials in Sindh, home to 48 million people, said more than 137,000 cases of diarrhoea, over 10,000 cases of dysentery and at least 4,000 confirmed cases of malaria were reported in the province this month, adding that they …

WHO warns of 'second disaster' in flood-hit Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

WHO warns of 'second disaster' in flood-hit Pakistan

India TV News  

Highlights Consumption of contaminated water in flood-hit areas was leading to a surge in diseases More people are falling victims to cholera, malaria, dengue and diarrhoea Health centres have been flooded, their supplies damaged The World Health Organization has expressed grave fears and serious concerns over what it termed to be a "second disaster" in flood-hit Pakistan, where massive areas …

Pakistan floods impacted nearly 16 million children: U.N.
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods impacted nearly 16 million children: U.N.

The Hindu  

An estimated 16 million children have been impacted by “super floods” in Pakistan with at least 3.4 million of them needing immediate lifesaving support, the U.N. has said. The situation is extremely grim in flood-hit areas with malnourished children battling diarrhoea, dengue fever, and several painful skin diseases, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund representative Abdullah Fadil said in a …

Pakistan floods impacted 16 million children, says United Nations
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods impacted 16 million children, says United Nations

India TV News  

Highlights An estimated 16 million children have been impacted by "super floods" in Pakistan At least 3.4 million children needing immediate lifesaving support, UN said The situation is extremely grim in flood-hit areas with malnourished children Pakistan floods : An estimated 16 million children have been impacted by "super floods" in Pakistan with at least 3.4 million of them needing …

Waterborne diseases spread among flood victims in Pakistan, leaving many children in a critical condition
2 years, 3 months ago

Waterborne diseases spread among flood victims in Pakistan, leaving many children in a critical condition

ABC  

Pakistan's recent recent record-breaking flooding has caused an outbreak of waterborne diseases, leaving many children in a critical condition. Key points: The overall death toll has reached 1,481 After focusing on getting food and tents to displaced people, the government is now planning measures to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases Pakistan received 391 millimetres of rain in July and …

Death Toll in Pakistan Floods Nears 1,500; Hundreds of Thousands Sleep in Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Death Toll in Pakistan Floods Nears 1,500; Hundreds of Thousands Sleep in Open

News 18  

Unprecedented floods that have submerged huge swathes of Pakistan have killed nearly 1,500 people, data showed on Thursday, as authorities said hundreds of thousands of people were still sleeping in the open air after the disaster. The tally of the dead stands at 1,486, with about 530 children among them, the National Disaster Management Authority said, as it released its …

Pakistan floods: 5 killed, one injured in last 24 hours
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods: 5 killed, one injured in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Highlights At least five people were killed & one was injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods 2 children and a woman were among those who lost their lives in separate flood-related incidents Moreover, 5,091 houses were destroyed, 10,336 livestock animals perished in different parts of Pak Pakistan floods : At least five people were killed and one was injured …

Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions

Al Jazeera  

With 33 million people affected by the flooding, there are increased risks of waterborne diseases and disrupted access to healthcare. As well as being a humanitarian disaster, the floods also threaten the very fragile health infrastructure that was in place in Pakistan, bringing with them a new set of worrying health challenges. The United Nations Population Fund says many of …

Pakistan floods leave millions at risk of diseases
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods leave millions at risk of diseases

India TV News  

Highlights An estimated 33 to 35 million people have been directly affected by the floods Till now, at least 594,643 patients had been provided treatment at the health department A large number of treated patients are suffering from various diseases Pakistan floods: Pakistan is going through one of the worst monsoon rains and flash floods, causing massive destructions, damages to …

Three to six months required to drain out floodwater in Sindh, says CM Murad Ali Shah
2 years, 3 months ago

Three to six months required to drain out floodwater in Sindh, says CM Murad Ali Shah

Firstpost  

The flash floods have badly impacted 80 districts of Pakistan and the death toll from floods in the country has reached nearly 1,200 Islamabad: Three to six months will be required to drain out rain and floodwater from submerged areas of Sindh province of Pakistan, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said on Sunday. “Flooding and rainfall have destroyed thousands of …

Aid for flood victims arrives in hard-hit Pakistani province
2 years, 3 months ago

Aid for flood victims arrives in hard-hit Pakistani province

LA Times  

Two more U.S. military planes loaded with tons of aid for Pakistanis affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains landed Sunday in southern Sindh province, one of the worst-affected regions in the impoverished country. Saif Ullah, spokesman for the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, said each plane was loaded with about 35 tons of relief aid that would be distributed in …

Volunteer doctors tackle horror of Pakistan flooding aftermath
2 years, 3 months ago

Volunteer doctors tackle horror of Pakistan flooding aftermath

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hungry children surviving by drinking contaminated water, pregnant women waiting for treatment in relief camps …

33 million people affected, $10 billion damage: Pakistan's devastating floods
2 years, 3 months ago

33 million people affected, $10 billion damage: Pakistan's devastating floods

Hindustan Times  

Over 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by adverse flooding following record monsoon rains. The worst flooding in Pakistan's history has covered an area the size of the United Kingdom and affected 33 million people, approximately one in seven Pakistanis, Reuters reported. World Health Organization noted that more than 1,460 health centres had been damaged due to the …

Pakistan floods: More than 450 children killed in ‘horror show’ with death toll feared to rise further
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods: More than 450 children killed in ‘horror show’ with death toll feared to rise further

The Independent  

Devastating floods in Pakistan have killed 458 children so far, around one-third of the total deaths. Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in Pakistan’s northern mountains have brought floods that have affected 33 million people and killed at least 1,314 by official government figures. open image in gallery Displaced people gather at a makeshift camp by flood waters after heavy …

Pakistan floods claim 1,290 lives, displace over 6.3 lakhs: WHO
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods claim 1,290 lives, displace over 6.3 lakhs: WHO

India Today  

In the aftermath of incessant and torrential rains in Pakistan, the country has been reeling under the unprecedented scale of floods, causing heavy casualties. The WHO also said that nearly 1,460 health facilities in Pakistan were disrupted amid floods, of which 4,332 were completely defunct and 1,028 were partially defunct. Early disease surveillance indicated that tens of thousands have been …

Pakistan floods claim 1,300 lives as officials brace to contain water-borne diseases
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods claim 1,300 lives as officials brace to contain water-borne diseases

India Today  

Nearly 1,300 people have been killed so far due to unprecedented floods triggered by record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in Pakistan's northern mountains, as authorities stepped up efforts to contain the spread of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and malaria in the affected areas. Meanwhile, Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho told DawnNews TV that at least 47,000 pregnant women …

Pakistan floods: Sindh continues to reel as death toll rises to 1,325
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods: Sindh continues to reel as death toll rises to 1,325

India TV News  

Pakistan floods : At least 11 more people were killed in Pakistan in the last 24 hours due to catastrophic floods, taking the death toll to 1,325 in the country amidst efforts to minimise the losses by rescuing the people and providing them food and shelter. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a visit to Sindh’s Qambar-Shahdadkot district announced a 2.5 …

Water from Pakistan’s largest lake threatens to spill into densely populated cities
2 years, 3 months ago

Water from Pakistan’s largest lake threatens to spill into densely populated cities

CNN  

CNN — Water levels at Pakistan’s largest freshwater lake remain dangerously high despite efforts to release water and spare nearby cities further flooding, according to officials. On Sunday, officials attempted to release water from Lake Manchar, in Sindh province, into nearby districts of Jaffarabad and Bubak, home to around 100,000 people, according to Jamal Mangan, Pakistan’s Irrigation Special Secretary. Sherin …

Pakistan floods toll continues to climb with 57 more deaths, 25 of them children
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan floods toll continues to climb with 57 more deaths, 25 of them children

The Independent  

The death toll from Pakistan’s cataclysmic floods continues to rise with 57 more people reported dead, including 25 children, as aid received so far remains insufficient for over 33 million people displaced. Officials in southern Pakistan have also warned that more flooding is expected as Lake Manchar swelled from unprecedented monsoon rains that began in mid-June and have killed nearly …

Pak floods: Death toll nears 1,300; fear of water-borne diseases outbreak looms
2 years, 3 months ago

Pak floods: Death toll nears 1,300; fear of water-borne diseases outbreak looms

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 1,300 people have been killed so far due to unprecedented floods triggered by record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in Pakistan's northern mountains, as authorities stepped up efforts to contain the spread of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and malaria in the affected areas. Meanwhile, Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho told DawnNews TV that at least 47,000 pregnant women …

Nearly 1,300 Dead Since June in Pakistan’s 'Monster Monsoon', One-third of Country Still Under Water; 33 Million Displaced
2 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 1,300 Dead Since June in Pakistan’s 'Monster Monsoon', One-third of Country Still Under Water; 33 Million Displaced

News 18  

Nearly 1,300 people have lost their lives since June with 57 deaths just in the last 24 hours in floods that have devastated Pakistan. Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains brought cataclysmic floods in the country injuring nearly 13,000 people across the neighboring nation. According to National Flood Response Coordination Centre, the Pakistan government has set up …

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