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5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face food crisis for 3 months: UN

The United Nations humanitarian agency is warning that about 5.7 million Pakistani flood survivors will face a serious food crisis in the next three months, as the death toll from the deluge rose on Monday. Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported that floods fuelled by abnormally heavy monsoon rains have killed 1,695 people, affected 33 million, damaged more than 2 million homes and displaced hundreds of thousands now living in tents or makeshift homes. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in its latest report on Saturday said the current floods are expected to exacerbate food insecurity in Pakistan and said 5.7 million people in flood-affected areas will be facing a food crisis between September and November. Even before the floods, according to the World Health Organisation, 16 per cent of the population was living in moderate or severe food insecurity. However, Pakistan's government insists that there is no immediate worry about food ...

Around 1,700 people killed, over 12,800 injured in Pakistan's rain, flood

At least 1,695 people were killed while 12,865 were injured so far (October 2) since mid-June due to the devastating floods and rains in Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said

Here's why factories making towels and bedsheets are shutting in Pakistan

As many as 100 smaller mills have suspended operations due to a shortage of good quality cotton, high fuel costs, and poor recovery of payments from buyers in flood-hit areas

Death toll from floods near 1,700, puts pressure on Pak's fragile economy

The death toll from the cataclysmic floods in Pakistan neared 1,700, officials said on Saturday, a disaster that has displaced over 33 million and caused economic damages to the tune of USD 40 billion, fanning fears that the cash-strapped country may not be able to meet its debt obligations. At least 15 people have died in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 1,693, with 12,865 being injured, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the chief national organisation tasked to deal with natural calamities. Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains submerged nearly one-third of the country, wiping off fertile agricultural lands, destroying property and putting more than 33 million or one-seventh of Pakistan's population without access to food and water. The threat of waterborne diseases is also adding to the travails, making it one of the world's deadliest crises this year. The floods have destroyed 13,074 km of roads, 410 bridges and ...

China pledges over $90 million for flood-hit Pakistan: Ambassador Nong Rong

China has so far pledged over USD 90 million in assistance to Pakistan after the devastating floods, the Chinese envoy to the country said on Friday. Ambassador Nong Rong in a video statement reaffirmed his government's continued support to Pakistan to help flood-affected people. Since the devastating floods occurred in Pakistan, among all countries, China has announced over 90 million dollars assistance for Pakistan, he said. Ambassador Rong also said the announced assistance was the biggest to date, reiterating that his country stands with Pakistan. The floods that hit Pakistan after record rains have killed more than 1,500 people while affecting over 33 million. The economic losses were estimated to be more than USD 40 billion. The UN in its flash appeal has demanded USD 160 million for immediate relief activities. But it termed the amount as insufficient and has announced to launch a fresh appeal next week. Julien Frederic Morcom-Harneis, the United Nations resident coordinat

Floods trap many in Florida as Hurricane Ian heads to South Carolina

Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through inundated streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped amid flooded homes and shattered buildings left by Hurricane Ian, which crossed into the Atlantic Ocean and churned toward South Carolina. Hours after weakening to a tropical storm while crossing the Florida peninsula, Ian regained hurricane strength Thursday evening over the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center predicted it would hit South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. The devastation inflicted on Florida came into focus a day after Ian struck as a monstrous Category 4 hurricane, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. It flooded homes on both the state's coasts, cut off the only road access to a barrier island, destroyed a historic waterfront pier and knocked out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses nearly a quarter of utility customers. Four people were confirmed dead in Florida. They included two residents of hard-hit Sanib

Thousands of people in Laos affected by floods from tropical storm Noru

Thousands of people in the southern provinces of Laos have been affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Noru.

Tropical rains cause heavy floods in Thailand, 5,000 seek shelter

Water up to waist-high flooded some river front neighbourhoods and other areas of Thailand on Thursday after a tropical depression dumped heavy rains and knocked down trees, causing at least one death. The heaviest rainfall, about 22 centimetres (8.5 inches) in 24 hours, was recorded in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani where more than 5,000 people were moved to shelters on higher ground. One person was reported killed and two injured by falling trees in Sisaket province. The remnants of Tropical Storm Noru advanced into Thailand overnight after hitting central Vietnam, causing blackouts and blowing off roofs and billboards. No casualties were immediately reported in Vietnam. In Thailand, more than 10,000 households have been affecting by flooding, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Rescue workers waded through waist-high water to distribute food and care packages to people trapped inside their houses. In Nonthaburi province, adjoining

Fears over floods, winds rise as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida coast

Florida residents rushed to board up their homes, stash precious belongings on upper floors and flee from oncoming Hurricane Ian, fearing the monstrous storm that knocked out power to all of Cuba and left 11 million people without power would slam into their state's west coast with catastrophic winds and flooding on Wednesday. You can't do anything about natural disasters, said Vinod Nair, who drove inland from the Tampa area Tuesday with his wife, son, dog and two kittens seeking a hotel in the tourist district of Orlando. We live in a high risk zone, so we thought it best to evacuate. Nair and his family were among at least 2.5 million Florida residents ordered to evacuate in anticipation of a powerful storm surge, high winds and flooding rains. Fueled by warm offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Ian was gaining strength after plowing over western Cuba's prized tobacco-growing region as a Category 3 storm on Tuesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted Ian could become

Over 200,000 affected by natural disasters in Afghanistan: Report

Occurrences of floods and earthquakes across several provinces of Afghanistan have affected more than 2,23,000 people over the past several months, a UN report said

Pakistan floods: Damaged crops raise fears of hunger amongst citizens

Like every year, Arz Mohammed had planted his little patch of land in southern Pakistan with cotton. The crop would earn him enough so that, as he puts it, his family of five wouldn't be reduced to begging. Then came the deluge. Pakistan's massive floods this summer collapsed Mohammed's home and destroyed his four acres of cotton, wiping out most of his income. On top of that, his land and that of his neighbours remain underwater, three months after the heaviest rains stopped. Like many farmers across southern Pakistan, he may not be able to plant his next crop wheat in time. That could spell trouble for the country's food supply. These rains have destroyed everything for us, said Mohammed, who lives in a tent with his wife and children near his wrecked house in Khairpur, one of the country's hardest-hit districts. We don't even have anything to eat. This summer's flooding, caused by monsoon rains nearly triple the usual ferocity, wiped out huge swaths of crops, leaving already

Typhoon Noru leaves 5 dead; causes floods, power outages in Philippines

Typhoon Noru blew out of the northern Philippines on Monday, leaving five rescuers dead, causing floods and power outages and forcing officials to suspend classes and government work in the capital and outlying provinces. The most powerful typhoon to hit the country this year slammed into the coast in Burdeos town in Quezon province before nightfall on Sunday then weakened as it barrelled overnight across the main Luzon region, where thousands of people were moved to emergency shelters, some forcibly, officials said. Governor Daniel Fernando of Bulacan province, north of Manila, said five rescuers, who were using a boat to help residents trapped in floodwaters, were hit by a collapsed wall then apparently drowned in the rampaging waters. They were living heroes who were helping save the lives of our countrymen amid this calamity, Fernando told DZMM radio network. This is really very sad. On Polillo island in northeastern Quezon province, a man was injured after falling off the roof

World Bank pledges $2 billion for flood-ravaged Pakistan, says report

The $2 billion figure includes that amount. Raiser said the bank is working with provincial authorities to begin as quickly as possible repairing infrastructure and housing

Floods left behind an 'ocean of human suffering': Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

"Pakistan has never seen a more stark and devastating example of the impact of global warming," Sharif said about the disaster.

US declares public health emergency for Puerto Rico after hurricane Fiona

US Department of Health and Human Service has declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico due to the severe flooding caused by hurricane Fiona which made a landfall earlier this week

Death toll in Pakistan flooding rises to 1,559 with 15 new fatalities

The overall death toll in Pakistan from the devastating floods has increased to 1,559, with 12,850 others injured, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said

UP CM Yogi orders flood alert in 10 districts over rising river water level

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the administration to be on alert, following the increase in the water level of the Kuano river at Chandradeep Ghat

WHO concerned over soaring water-borne diseases due to floods in Pakistan

The World Health Organisation has expressed fears about an impending second disaster of water-borne diseases in Pakistan in the wake of devastating floods that has wreaked havoc in several parts of the country. In a statement issued by the WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the global health watchdog said that water supply was disrupted in flood-hit areas of Pakistan, forcing people to drink unsafe water which could cause cholera and other diseases. The WHO has cautioned people across flood-hit areas of Pakistan, precisely the worst affected Sindh province to be extra careful. Tedros on Saturday highlighted that stagnant water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes and spreads vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue and urged donors to continue to respond generously to save lives and prevent more suffering. Separately, the WHO Director general tweeted that he was deeply concerned about the potential for a 2nd disaster in Pakistan, spreading disease and threatening .

Pak food importers at mercy of grey market owing to dollar crunch: Report

This situation has forced the government to immediately allow imports of these foodstuffs from neighbouring countries to bridge the supply and demand gap

Surge in dengue fever continues in Pakistan amid devastating floods

A surge in dengue fever cases continues in parts of Pakistan amid the ongoing outbreak that occurred due to floods in the country, the health authorities said