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A severe monsoon occurred in Pakistan, resulting in the 2022 floods that impacted 33 million people. Pakistan's monsoon happens between July and August, but in 2022 the rains were extreme and met a record high. They received over 190% of their normal rainfall. This rise and intense weather happens more often due to climate change. As Pakistan had glaciers melting, overflowed rivers, and a natural drainage system that could not cope. The country is ranked very vulnerable to climate change, leaving them prone to disasters like these floods. Despite this, Pakistan has low carbon emissions and another point of proof that the poorest people end up dealing with the consequences of human's harm on the world. We can see this with the statistics: millions of people were displaced and killed more than 1,700 people. Despite being low on the carbon emissions and cause towards climate changes, Pakistan has suffered greatly.

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Considering the Pakistan floods covered up a third of the nation, the environment was also dealt heavy blows. The rainful had surpassed typical numbers by around 8% according to NHESS (Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences). Landslides erupted from the floods, ruining crops and soil and resulting in extreme debris flows. The 2022 monsoon also aided in deforestation, wiping out increasing barren areas. These heavily disrupted the landscape and agricultural work and left people misplaced in dangerous situations with contaminated water sources.

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A major help during the floods was the Red Cross, running one of the biggest relief operations. They provided over 73,000 people with critical health care and distributited 11 water treatment plants to give the people water that was safe to drink. They also handed out hygiene kits, temporary shelter, and food parcels to the hundred thousands of people they could help. The World Bank granted around $370 million dollars to aid in the Pakistan floods while the International Rescue Committee had placed response teams for instant assistance to the people.

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Deadly floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,700 people. The Pakistan Floods Appeal is now live

Last updated 6th December 2022
Around 33 million people in Pakistan - or 1 in 7 people in the country - have been impacted by the devastating floods that hit the country over the summer.

For context, that's the equivalent of almost half the population of the UK.

Families have lost their homes, livelihoods, and in some cases loved ones. You can donate to the Pakistan Floods Appeal now.
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What has happened in Pakistan?

The record-breaking floods have killed over 1,700 people and 1.2 million livestock. Over 7.9 million people are now displaced.

The impact is unimaginable. Livelihoods have been destroyed after two months of continuous rainfall, and people are in need of shelter, food, clean water, and toilet facilities.

The water in some areas of the country has receded, but it's estimated that 25 per cent of the country is still under water.

Watch: Alexander Matheou's updates from Pakistan

The IFRC's Alexander Matheou sends an update from Pakistan, where floods have devastated communities.

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What is the Red Cross doing to help people in Pakistan?

In one of its biggest relief operations ever, the Pakistan Red Crescent mobilised in July, and has since reached 580,000 people with emergency life-saving assistance. They are continuing to work closely with the wider movement, as well as national and local authorities.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has been able to get vital support to those in need, focusing on urgent necessities such as food, water, and shelter.

So far, the Red Cross Red Crescent has delivered critical relief, including:

Over 21,300 tents distributed to over 149,000 people, providing temporary shelter for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods

Over 283,800 people have been given critical relief items, including 26,500 food parcels, 33,300 mosquito nets and over 34,700 hygiene kits

11 water treatment plants have been distributed, providing 187,000 litres of safe drinking water to 37,400 people each day

Over 73,000 people have been provided with critical health care through 13 medical health units, 17 medical sites, and continued first aid support.

With the increased risk of waterborne diseases, Red Cross teams are also on hand with free medicines and treatment for diseases like cholera and diarrhoea.

In the Sindh province alone, one of the hardest hit by the floods, over 134,000 cases of diarrhoea have been reported, and hundreds of people have been admitted to hospital with dengue.

What will my donation to the Pakistan Floods Appeal do?

Your gift will help teams reach people in the affected areas:

£20 could help to provide a hygiene kit to one family that includes things like toothbrushes, soap and toilet paper

£40 could help to provide ten families with a jerry can so that they can store clean water for drinking and cooking

£65 could help to provide one household with financial support so they can meet their basic needs like buying food and clean drinking water

£100 could help to provide a family of seven with a winterisation kit to protect them this winter

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What are the impacts of climate change in Pakistan?

The fingerprints of climate change are present in these unprecedented floods.

Though areas of Pakistan expect rain in the summer months, the country saw continuous rainfall for two months.

In April, Pakistan also experienced a different extreme: record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius.

On one day, the country recorded one of the highest ever temperatures - 49 degrees Celsius.

Higher temperatures means glaciers melt faster in the Himalayas and Hindu Kush region, which feed the Indus river.

These temperatures have also made it harder for flood water to be absorbed into the baked hard ground.

The 2022 monsoon rainfall in Pakistan is nearly three times higher than the 30-year average and rains and consequent flash floods continued throughout July and August. It will take months for the water to subside.

Extreme weather events are happening more frequently all over the world, putting more and more people in danger. Read more about our work in climate change.

Pakistan floods 2022: the most affected areas

How is the Pakistan Floods Appeal helping people in Pakistan?

The Red Cross has been on the ground providing life-saving aid either directly, or through local partners. But they urgently need funds to reach more people.

The Pakistan Floods Appeal is helping to provide much-needed shelter, emergency cash aid, health and care including safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene support.

As we look to the future, there is also a real risk that more than 8.6 million people could face high levels of hunger. As well as 1.2 million livestock, large volumes of agricultural land were lost to the floods, meaning that food supplies in the country have dropped significantly. As a result, Pakistan is having to become increasingly reliant on imports, and food prices are rapidly increasing.

Appeal funds could also be used for longer term support to help people recover lost livelihoods and rebuild their lives.

While the situation is still desperate, thanks to our generous supporters, the Red Cross has been able to provide the immediate help people need - while also planning for the future. Your kindness has played a vital part in supporting communities and will continue to be crucial in the weeks and months ahead.

Pakistan Floods Appeal

Over 500 staff at the Pakistan Red Crescent are providing essential support, with help from a roster of over 3,000 volunteers. Your gift will help teams to reach people in the most affected areas.

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Climate change in Pakistan and devastating floods: latest news

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﻿ Deadly floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,700 people. The Pakistan Floods Appeal is now live Last updated 6th December 2022 Around 33 million people in Pakistan - or 1 in 7 people in the country - have been impacted by the devastating floods that hit the country over the summer.

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With the deadly floods came along more than displacement as landsides arose. People were already struggling as around one third of Pakistan had been under water. However, it did not cease when in 2022 the floods had helped boost up malaria cases, holding around 1.6 million. According to the Red Cross it was the worst outbreak since 1972 and it undid all of the efforts done before the flood to control malaria. As they state "The Balochistan and Sindh districts were particularly affected." This is due to their more isolated location which made them more difficult to reach and provide aid to.

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The floods in Pakistan actually contributed to the climate change debate, proving that the excessive monsoons were in play because the globe's temperature had in fact heated up. Another result was to encourage vulnerable countries to argue for climate change acts, as often they were not the leading cause themselves for human's overall impact on the planet, but rather other nations with better chances against things like flooding. The 2022 floods only highlighted this idea, pointing out environmental inequalities and providing further proof of climate change and what it can cause.

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Last updated: 25 August 2023
One year after unprecedented floods ravaged Pakistan, millions of children still need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services.

Many of the hardest-hit districts were among the most vulnerable in the country, where children already suffered from high malnutrition, poor access to water and sanitation, and low school enrollment. The loss of vital infrastructure - including thousands of schools and public health facilities - deepened pre-existing inequities, leaving children even more at risk of hunger and disease.

UNICEF has been on the ground with partners since day one of the emergency response, and remains committed to supporting families still affected by the devastation.

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One year after historic floods devastated Pakistan, UNICEF remains on the ground, working to help families

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In the same year of 2022, Nigeria had also experienced some terrible floods that had killed over 603 people. It's devasting effects had displaced more than a million of people and caused the destruction of around 200,000 homes. It was also aided by excessive rainfall, a result of climate change. As the Lagdo damn released water, Nigeria had suffered one of their worst floods as it covered homes and farmlands.

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In general, the 2022 Pakistan floods caused over $40 billion losses to homes, public builds and roads, and even agricultural lands which had killed the livestock an the crops. This economic loss was also raised by the overall Pakistan GDP dropping down because of the floods which was partly caused by the shortage in food and other goods made that had gotten destroyed by the flood. Although they had received aid reconstruction and rehabilitation still caused about $16.3 billion. Overall, Pakistan had suffered great loss economically and left lots empty.

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As the chart shows, Pakistan is in the 26th rank, yet suffers more than a good handful of countries up the line when it comes to the actual environmental consequences.

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This visual can show some of the impact of the Pakistan floods by measuring the amount of house damage done in the thousands beyond. It especially shows the impact on Sindh.