News Forum - Pakistan flood death toll rises, agencies warn country needs long-term aid

[Thaiger]

The death toll from Pakistan’s devastating floods continues to rise, and things are getting worse. The official death toll now stands at 1,325, including 466 children. Up to 33 million people have been affected by the floods. Pakistan’s total population is 220.9 million. Now, UN officials are warning that Pakistan’s situation is likely to keep going downhill. The country is now desperately working to prevent its biggest lake, Manchar Lake, from overflowing. Authorities said on Monday that 100,000 people have been displaced in efforts to keep the lake from overflowing. They said that if the lake breaches its banks, it […]

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[Vigo]

Perhaps a reduction in spending on bloated military and religious indoctrination schools would help source some money.