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More than 33 million people have been affected by flash flooding in Pakistan Credit: Caritas
Trócaire, as part of the Caritas Internationalis, is responding to the devastating floods sweeping across Pakistan, which has so far killed 903 people and left 1,348 injured.
The floods have left a trail of destruction in Pakistan, causing some 33 million people to suffer the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and belongings. At least 313 children have lost their lives to torrential rains and floods across the country since the beginning of the monsoon season in mid-June.
Half a million houses have been damaged and almost one million livestock have died. 72% of Pakistan is currently affected by floods.
More than 33 million people have been affected by flash flooding in Pakistan Credit: Caritas
In response to the emergency, the Government of Pakistan has launched an international appeal seeking funds for relief and rehabilitation of flood-hit people and restoration of damaged infrastructure as the country sees its eighth cycle of monsoon rains.
Trócaire, through our partner Caritas Pakistan, has launched a Rapid Response Appeal to help those affected. There is currently an urgent needs of humanitarian assistance in the shape of tents/shelter kits, food, WASH and health services.
A man tries to save his children and belongings from the flash floods in Pakistan Credit: Caritas
Never seen a greater catastrophe
Much of the devastation has been witnessed in the southwestern Balochistan and southern Sindh provinces.
In a press conference, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, while outlining the destruction caused by monsoon rains, revealed that there was not a single area in the province where floods have not wreaked havoc. He said he never seen a greater catastrophe like this and expressed that Sindh looks like a river.
