Pakistan is experiencing the worst flooding in its history. After two months of torrential rains, almost a third of the country is underwater. The catastrophic floods have claimed more than 1,000 lives and caused widespread devastation. 33 million people, including 11 million children, have been affected. Thousands have lost their homes and livelihoods, and vital infrastructure has been destroyed. The floods are exacerbating an already critical hunger situation.

The regions of Sindh and Balochistan in southwestern Pakistan are the hardest hit. Thousands of families are cut off and trapped in their damaged homes. Almost all houses in the flood zone are at risk of collapse. Terre des Hommes partner organization PFF has launched a rescue operation in various areas using two speedboats. More than 50 stranded families have been rescued and provided with food. Other partner organizations are planning evacuations, will provide emergency aid, and distribute food and tents to those who have lost their homes in the devastating floods.

The long-term consequences are currently difficult to assess. Many fields are flooded, and the grain and vegetables are completely ruined. A massive food crisis threatens the entire country. An estimated 19,000 schools have been destroyed, and more than 5,000 have been converted into emergency shelters. Hundreds of thousands of children will be unable to attend school for the foreseeable future.

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<u>Pakistan's high vulnerability to natural disasters is also reflected in the World Risk Index of the Alliance Development Helps, of which terre des hommes is a member: In the new index, which will be published on September 8 in the World Risk Report 2022, Pakistan ranks 10th in the global disaster risk ranking.</u>