Abstract
This article discusses the recent record floods in the villages of Pakistan and how these tragic events have damaged the area and disrupted the lives of survivors. Read on for more information about these tragedies, what we can do to help, and why it’s so important to give back.
The Facts about floodings in Villages
Pakistan’s recent flooding has killed over 1,400 people in villages and displaced millions more, according to estimates by Pakistani officials on Sunday. So far, a total of 34 million acres of crops have been destroyed or badly damaged in Sindh province alone; this is equivalent to 2% of global food production worldwide. The floods have forced over 1 million residents to relocate to nearby land. This is a major public health risk for local residents who are forced to live in these conditions.
The Details; Pakistan’s Record floodÂ
 Floods occur every year in Pakistan, but this year’s floods were the worst ever recorded. In Pakistan, the monsoon season lasts from July through September; residents who live near valleys and other low-lying areas are typically affected the most by seasonal flooding. In order for the soil to absorb excess water from rains during this time, it takes several weeks of heavy rainfall; so far, Pakistan has received double its average amount of rainfall during this time period alone.
Because the floods occurred during the monsoon season, they washed away fields and homes, creating bodies of water that are too large to drain. Because these areas are low-lying, close to rivers or mountains, they are susceptible to flooding. Therefore, it was inevitable that these floods would become a threat.
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Who Are the Victims?
 Sindh is a major provincial area in Pakistan. Sindh province consists of tons of cities and villages, which have been affected greatly by the recent floods. In addition to this catastrophe, crops have been waterlogged since many crops were not harvested early enough because of excessive rainfall late in the year. The annual cost of crop losses in Sindh is estimated at $200 million, according to the United Nations, which includes $140 million of wheat damage alone. An additional 9 million tons of cotton and other crops were lost in recent floods.
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What’s Being Done?
The UN agency for children has made an emergency fund available to provide food and clean water, baby and child health care, and family planning to children who are hit hardest by the flooding. However, according to the UN children’s agency, only 5% of funding required is currently available.
