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Muslim Aid have launched an emergency appeal to help the victims of the recent flash floods in Pakistan, which is still recovering from last year's devastating deluge. After heavy monsoon rains in August which are still continuing, up to 5.2 million people have been affected by floods in 22 districts in Sindh.
Schools have shut down, many markets were forced to close and commuters had to abandon their vehicles as rain water flooded the streets.
Villages across the province have been inundated as canals have been breached and water has not adequately drained.
Many in the region are still recovering from last year's devastating floods.
Millions were displaced across the country and about 2,000 people died as torrential monsoon rains in 2010 caused rivers to burst their banks, washing away homes and property. Sindh was one of the worst affected regions.
Some aid officials have said this year's flood situation is as bad as the devastation last year.
Then, a vast body of water flowed down the country, bursting the banks of the River Indus and hitting surrounding areas. This year's floods are caused by rainfall - two weeks of it so far - so the impact is far more widespread.
Pakistan's disaster management chief warned that the situation is worsening each day as water levels are rising because of poor drainage.
Donate Now and HELP provide emrgency FoodAid, Water, Shelter, and Medical Aid to those affected.
Muslim Aid Australia | Suite 13-16, 168 Haldon Street, Lakemba, NSW 2195
All funds raised will be added to the Global Emergency Appeal to be distributed to the areas in most need.
Donate toward this appeal: Please click here.
http://www.muslimaid.org.au/appeal.aspx?Id=20
