The floods have affected more than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis. More than 1,150 have been killed, including more than 300 children, and millions have been displaced by heavy monsoon rains over the past two and a half months. All four of Pakistan’s provinces have been affected, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had been to three – Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – to see the devastation for himself. Satellite images from the Planet company showed large areas of cities completely submerged. Image: The town of Hala in Sindh, Pakistan on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Images Image: Hala on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Mr Sharif said nearly a million animals had been lost, crops washed away and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid possible food shortages. He said any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping the victims “will be disastrous for the people of Pakistan.” About half a million of the displaced live in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter. Image: A section of the Kabul River in Pakistan on August 17. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Kabul River on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet “Pakistan is full of suffering,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message to launch the appeal. “The people of Pakistan are facing a monsoon on steroids… people’s hopes and dreams have been washed away.” The Pakistani authorities, with the support of the army, rescuers and volunteers, are fighting the consequences of the floods. Image: Mianwali in Punjab on August 22. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Mianwali on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Although the rains stopped three days ago and flood waters in some areas have receded, large areas remain underwater. Rescue crews moved those trapped to safer ground, including makeshift tent camps set up along highways, villages and towns. Image: The city of Sukkur in Sindh province on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Sukkur on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Initial government estimates put the disaster at $10m (£8.5m) in damage to the economy, however Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said this was a preliminary estimate and the actual cost would be ” much bigger.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:23 Why is Pakistan flooding? More than $1 billion in aid has been released On Monday, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of $1.17bn (£1bn) as part of the bailout deal the IMF and Pakistan signed in 2019. However, the release of a $1.17 billion tranche was put on hold this year after the IMF raised concerns about Pakistan’s compliance with the terms of the deal under Imran Khan’s government. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:57 Londoners collect donations for Pakistan Last week, the UN released $3m (£2.5m) for aid agencies and their partners to deal with the floods, with the money being used for health, nutrition, food security, water and drainage services. Pakistan’s Climate Minister Sherry Rehman said on Monday that new monsoons are expected in September. Although monsoons are common this time of year in the region, they are hitting earlier than usual in Pakistan, officials said. Image: The whole of Pakistan has been affected by the latest floods Why are these floods particularly destructive? The massive rainfall last week affected almost the entire country. Pakistan is used to monsoon rains and floods, Ms Rehman said, but not like this. Flooding has the characteristics of a natural disaster fueled by climate change. “This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades. So far this year, rain is running at more than 780 percent above average levels,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and member. of the Pakistan Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in the region and Pakistan is no exception.” Read more: Why Pakistan is at ‘ground zero’ of climate crisis Images reveal devastating effects of Pakistan floods Queen and PM send messages to Pakistan Image: A man swims in flood waters while heading for higher ground in Charsadda Poorer nations are paying the price of climate change Pakistan saw similar floods and disasters in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people, but the government did not implement plans to prevent future floods by preventing construction and homes in floodplains and riverbeds, Mr. Suleri said. Flooding and monsoon rains have destroyed a million homes and affected 33 million people, and reflects how poorer nations can often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan has been responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historical CO2 emissions, while the US is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU for 15%. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, at least 498,000 people in the country of 220 million are in relief camps after being displaced. Many more displaced victims are believed to be living with relatives, friends or out in the countryside without shelter. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:35 Antonio Guterres appealed for $116 million Pakistan began receiving international aid this week and more planes carrying aid from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates landed at an airport near Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the military. It said Chinese planes carrying aid were due to arrive later on Tuesday and 6,500 Pakistani military personnel had been deployed to assist authorities in rescue and relief operations.

title: “Pakistan Un Appeals For 160 Million In Emergency Funding After Deadly Floods Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Jessica Leadbetter”

The floods have affected more than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis. More than 1,150 have been killed, including more than 300 children, and millions have been displaced by heavy monsoon rains over the past two and a half months. All four of Pakistan’s provinces have been affected, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had been to three – Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – to see the devastation for himself. Satellite images from the Planet company showed large areas of cities completely submerged. Image: The town of Hala in Sindh, Pakistan on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Images Image: Hala on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Mr Sharif said nearly a million animals had been lost, crops washed away and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid possible food shortages. He said any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping the victims “will be disastrous for the people of Pakistan.” About half a million of the displaced live in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter. Image: A section of the Kabul River in Pakistan on August 17. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Kabul River on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet “Pakistan is full of suffering,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message to launch the appeal. “The people of Pakistan are facing a monsoon on steroids… people’s hopes and dreams have been washed away.” The Pakistani authorities, with the support of the army, rescuers and volunteers, are fighting the consequences of the floods. Image: Mianwali in Punjab on August 22. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Mianwali on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Although the rains stopped three days ago and flood waters in some areas have receded, large areas remain underwater. Rescue crews moved those trapped to safer ground, including makeshift tent camps set up along highways, villages and towns. Image: The city of Sukkur in Sindh province on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Sukkur on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Initial government estimates put the disaster at $10m (£8.5m) in damage to the economy, however Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said this was a preliminary estimate and the actual cost would be ” much bigger.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:23 Why is Pakistan flooding? More than $1 billion in aid has been released On Monday, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of $1.17bn (£1bn) as part of the bailout deal the IMF and Pakistan signed in 2019. However, the release of a $1.17 billion tranche was put on hold this year after the IMF raised concerns about Pakistan’s compliance with the terms of the deal under Imran Khan’s government. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:57 Londoners collect donations for Pakistan Last week, the UN released $3m (£2.5m) for aid agencies and their partners to deal with the floods, with the money being used for health, nutrition, food security, water and drainage services. Pakistan’s Climate Minister Sherry Rehman said on Monday that new monsoons are expected in September. Although monsoons are common this time of year in the region, they are hitting earlier than usual in Pakistan, officials said. Image: The whole of Pakistan has been affected by the latest floods Why are these floods particularly destructive? The massive rainfall last week affected almost the entire country. Pakistan is used to monsoon rains and floods, Ms Rehman said, but not like this. Flooding has the characteristics of a natural disaster fueled by climate change. “This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades. So far this year, rain is running at more than 780 percent above average levels,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and member. of the Pakistan Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in the region and Pakistan is no exception.” Read more: Why Pakistan is at ‘ground zero’ of climate crisis Images reveal devastating effects of Pakistan floods Queen and PM send messages to Pakistan Image: A man swims in flood waters while heading for higher ground in Charsadda Poorer nations are paying the price of climate change Pakistan saw similar floods and disasters in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people, but the government did not implement plans to prevent future floods by preventing construction and homes in floodplains and riverbeds, Mr. Suleri said. Flooding and monsoon rains have destroyed a million homes and affected 33 million people, and reflects how poorer nations can often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan has been responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historical CO2 emissions, while the US is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU for 15%. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, at least 498,000 people in the country of 220 million are in relief camps after being displaced. Many more displaced victims are believed to be living with relatives, friends or out in the countryside without shelter. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:35 Antonio Guterres appealed for $116 million Pakistan began receiving international aid this week and more planes carrying aid from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates landed at an airport near Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the military. It said Chinese planes carrying aid were due to arrive later on Tuesday and 6,500 Pakistani military personnel had been deployed to assist authorities in rescue and relief operations.

title: “Pakistan Un Appeals For 160 Million In Emergency Funding After Deadly Floods Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Carol Sears”

The floods have affected more than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis. More than 1,150 have been killed, including more than 300 children, and millions have been displaced by heavy monsoon rains over the past two and a half months. All four of Pakistan’s provinces have been affected, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had been to three – Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – to see the devastation for himself. Satellite images from the Planet company showed large areas of cities completely submerged. Image: The town of Hala in Sindh, Pakistan on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Images Image: Hala on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Mr Sharif said nearly a million animals had been lost, crops washed away and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid possible food shortages. He said any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping the victims “will be disastrous for the people of Pakistan.” About half a million of the displaced live in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter. Image: A section of the Kabul River in Pakistan on August 17. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Kabul River on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet “Pakistan is full of suffering,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message to launch the appeal. “The people of Pakistan are facing a monsoon on steroids… people’s hopes and dreams have been washed away.” The Pakistani authorities, with the support of the army, rescuers and volunteers, are fighting the consequences of the floods. Image: Mianwali in Punjab on August 22. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Mianwali on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Although the rains stopped three days ago and flood waters in some areas have receded, large areas remain underwater. Rescue crews moved those trapped to safer ground, including makeshift tent camps set up along highways, villages and towns. Image: The city of Sukkur in Sindh province on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Sukkur on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Initial government estimates put the disaster at $10m (£8.5m) in damage to the economy, however Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said this was a preliminary estimate and the actual cost would be ” much bigger.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:23 Why is Pakistan flooding? More than $1 billion in aid has been released On Monday, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of $1.17bn (£1bn) as part of the bailout deal the IMF and Pakistan signed in 2019. However, the release of a $1.17 billion tranche was put on hold this year after the IMF raised concerns about Pakistan’s compliance with the terms of the deal under Imran Khan’s government. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:57 Londoners collect donations for Pakistan Last week, the UN released $3m (£2.5m) for aid agencies and their partners to deal with the floods, with the money being used for health, nutrition, food security, water and drainage services. Pakistan’s Climate Minister Sherry Rehman said on Monday that new monsoons are expected in September. Although monsoons are common this time of year in the region, they are hitting earlier than usual in Pakistan, officials said. Image: The whole of Pakistan has been affected by the latest floods Why are these floods particularly destructive? The massive rainfall last week affected almost the entire country. Pakistan is used to monsoon rains and floods, Ms Rehman said, but not like this. Flooding has the characteristics of a natural disaster fueled by climate change. “This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades. So far this year, rain is running at more than 780 percent above average levels,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and member. of the Pakistan Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in the region and Pakistan is no exception.” Read more: Why Pakistan is at ‘ground zero’ of climate crisis Images reveal devastating effects of Pakistan floods Queen and PM send messages to Pakistan Image: A man swims in flood waters while heading for higher ground in Charsadda Poorer nations are paying the price of climate change Pakistan saw similar floods and disasters in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people, but the government did not implement plans to prevent future floods by preventing construction and homes in floodplains and riverbeds, Mr. Suleri said. Flooding and monsoon rains have destroyed a million homes and affected 33 million people, and reflects how poorer nations can often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan has been responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historical CO2 emissions, while the US is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU for 15%. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, at least 498,000 people in the country of 220 million are in relief camps after being displaced. Many more displaced victims are believed to be living with relatives, friends or out in the countryside without shelter. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:35 Antonio Guterres appealed for $116 million Pakistan began receiving international aid this week and more planes carrying aid from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates landed at an airport near Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the military. It said Chinese planes carrying aid were due to arrive later on Tuesday and 6,500 Pakistani military personnel had been deployed to assist authorities in rescue and relief operations.

title: “Pakistan Un Appeals For 160 Million In Emergency Funding After Deadly Floods Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-27” author: “Michael Piraino”

The floods have affected more than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis. More than 1,150 have been killed, including more than 300 children, and millions have been displaced by heavy monsoon rains over the past two and a half months. All four of Pakistan’s provinces have been affected, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had been to three – Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – to see the devastation for himself. Satellite images from the Planet company showed large areas of cities completely submerged. Image: The town of Hala in Sindh, Pakistan on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Images Image: Hala on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Mr Sharif said nearly a million animals had been lost, crops washed away and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid possible food shortages. He said any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping the victims “will be disastrous for the people of Pakistan.” About half a million of the displaced live in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter. Image: A section of the Kabul River in Pakistan on August 17. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Kabul River on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet “Pakistan is full of suffering,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message to launch the appeal. “The people of Pakistan are facing a monsoon on steroids… people’s hopes and dreams have been washed away.” The Pakistani authorities, with the support of the army, rescuers and volunteers, are fighting the consequences of the floods. Image: Mianwali in Punjab on August 22. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Mianwali on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Although the rains stopped three days ago and flood waters in some areas have receded, large areas remain underwater. Rescue crews moved those trapped to safer ground, including makeshift tent camps set up along highways, villages and towns. Image: The city of Sukkur in Sindh province on August 2. Photo: Planet Satellite Imagery Image: Sukkur on August 28. Photo: Satellite images of the planet Initial government estimates put the disaster at $10m (£8.5m) in damage to the economy, however Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said this was a preliminary estimate and the actual cost would be ” much bigger.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:23 Why is Pakistan flooding? More than $1 billion in aid has been released On Monday, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of $1.17bn (£1bn) as part of the bailout deal the IMF and Pakistan signed in 2019. However, the release of a $1.17 billion tranche was put on hold this year after the IMF raised concerns about Pakistan’s compliance with the terms of the deal under Imran Khan’s government. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:57 Londoners collect donations for Pakistan Last week, the UN released $3m (£2.5m) for aid agencies and their partners to deal with the floods, with the money being used for health, nutrition, food security, water and drainage services. Pakistan’s Climate Minister Sherry Rehman said on Monday that new monsoons are expected in September. Although monsoons are common this time of year in the region, they are hitting earlier than usual in Pakistan, officials said. Image: The whole of Pakistan has been affected by the latest floods Why are these floods particularly destructive? The massive rainfall last week affected almost the entire country. Pakistan is used to monsoon rains and floods, Ms Rehman said, but not like this. Flooding has the characteristics of a natural disaster fueled by climate change. “This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades. So far this year, rain is running at more than 780 percent above average levels,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and member. of the Pakistan Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in the region and Pakistan is no exception.” Read more: Why Pakistan is at ‘ground zero’ of climate crisis Images reveal devastating effects of Pakistan floods Queen and PM send messages to Pakistan Image: A man swims in flood waters while heading for higher ground in Charsadda Poorer nations are paying the price of climate change Pakistan saw similar floods and disasters in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people, but the government did not implement plans to prevent future floods by preventing construction and homes in floodplains and riverbeds, Mr. Suleri said. Flooding and monsoon rains have destroyed a million homes and affected 33 million people, and reflects how poorer nations can often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan has been responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historical CO2 emissions, while the US is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU for 15%. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, at least 498,000 people in the country of 220 million are in relief camps after being displaced. Many more displaced victims are believed to be living with relatives, friends or out in the countryside without shelter. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:35 Antonio Guterres appealed for $116 million Pakistan began receiving international aid this week and more planes carrying aid from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates landed at an airport near Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the military. It said Chinese planes carrying aid were due to arrive later on Tuesday and 6,500 Pakistani military personnel had been deployed to assist authorities in rescue and relief operations.