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