A Poetic Rendition of the 2022 Pakistan Floods
Overflowing waters devastated Pakistan’s land
Copious rains, too fierce, too grand to withstand.
Vulnerable infrastructure already in decay,
Left the north and Kashmir in disarray
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu too,
Lack of urbanization, left these places a recipe for doom.
Economy hit, agriculture the base,
19% of GDP at a misplace
A million livestock killed, lands left to waste
A loss of billions, a future to face.
7.9 people displaced, 2.9 million homes destroyed.
Monsoon rainfall ushered, the country braced,
A cry for help, for relief, the civilians prayed.
Government of Pakistan declared a national emergency,
The country needed more help from humanity.
The UN and its humanitarian partners understood the urgency.
Food, shelter, medicine - all urgently required with great efficiency.
Population still being challenged, displacement ongoing,
Donate to help fight against the catastrophic effects growing,
A sustainable future, for Pakistan’s people, is needed
Please help our country the people pleaded.
Take Action - Here are some ways you can support those devastated by the floods in Pakistan.
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UNICEF USA provides supplies and services such as water, medical supplies, and temporary learning/health centers to affected families.
Human Appeal USA helps flood survivors recover by providing hot meals, water wells, and community building projects.
References:
United Nations. (n.d.). Pakistan floods: 9 million more risk being pushed into poverty, warns UNDP | UN News. United Nations. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132207#:~:text=8%20million%20still%20homeless,not%20receded%20in%20some%20areas
Guardian News and Media. (2010, August 13). Pakistan floods. The Guardian. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2010/aug/13/pakistan-flooding
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