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Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have resulted in floods in large
areas of the country particularly the Sindh province and have caused immense
destruction.
So far, 21 districts have been affected displacing over 5 million
people with loss of 141 precious lives. Standing crops on more than 1.7 million
acres of land have been severely damaged, 64,000 livestock washed away and
around 700,000 houses damaged.
The Government of Pakistan has immediately launched a large scale
relief operation utilizing the available resources. However, humanitarian and
rehabilitation assistance is urgently needed to meet this challenge.
There is urgent requirement for tents, aqua tablets,
equipment for purifying water, food supplies, medicines and de-watering
pumps.
In this regard the government has requested Pakistani community
abroad to come forward to help their brethren in this hour of need. Monetary
contributions can be deposited in Fifth Third Bank in Consulate General of
Pakistan’s Flood Relief Account No.7238697911 routing No. 071923909.
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani's
Address to Nation on Floods in Pakistan
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