Pakistan's families endure new flooding

Plan teams are providing emergency aid to thousands of people affected by floods in southern Pakistan as torrential rains hit Sindh province. Over 300,000 people have been left homeless in Badin district after water one foot high swamped villages.

"Our specialist disaster response teams are on the ground in Sindh province where thousands of people are in need of food, shelter and safe drinking water," says Haider Yaqub, Plan's country director in Pakistan.

"More rain is forecast in the next few days and there are fears the problems will escalate."

Still recovering

Sindh province was one of the worst hit by last year's devastating floods, which swept across the country affecting 20,000,000 people. In response to this latest disaster, the government has set up temporary relief camps in 43 high schools. However, they are only housing 20% of the people displaced.

"Some families are also taking shelter in primary schools and health centers," says Yaqub. "The majority are stranded on the roadside as they've been unable to reach the camps."

Vital aid

Plan's teams are focusing on providing shelter and safe water and sanitation – as well as safe spaces for children affected by the floods. "We are aiming to ensure children, especially girls, are kept safe from harm during this difficult time," explains Yaqub. 

Learn more about Plan’s work in Pakistan.

Read about Plan’s recovery work following the 2010 floods.