COLOMBO : Pakistan has been ravaged by unprecedented rainfall and severe flooding during this monsoon season. Pakistan has received the highest amount of rainfall this year in the past 30 years. The amount of rainfall received in monsoon this year is 170% higher than the previous record. The rains have caused severe flash floods, hill torrents and urban flooding. 33 million people have been affected so far. While the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan have been the most affected, all other provinces and regions of the country have been affected too. 937 persons have died and 1,343 people have been injured so far. Hundreds and thousands of people have been displaced and over half a million homes have been destroyed. Houses, crops, livestock, and communication infrastructure have been severely damaged. Sadly, the number of casualties and injuries are expected to increase. So is the damage to houses, crops, livestock and infrastructure. The federal and provincial governments have been carrying out rescue and relief operations tirelessly with support from the Armed Forces and other departments since the start of rains and floods in June.
However, given the unprecedented size of the calamity, this is not enough. More resources are needed to urgently help flood victims. Please help your government to help those in need. Please join hands with us to save lives and human dignity. Together we can raise the required funds for food, water, medications, and tents to help our fellow Pakistanis.
Please donate to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund 2022 by transferring funds to account number G 12164 at any Pakistani bank. You can also contribute by SMSing “Fund” to 9999. May Allah bless you for your kindness and generosity. Let’s help one family at a time. Let’s help our fellow Pakistanis.
