UNICEF announced on Friday that following the destructive floods that hit Pakistan last summer, millions of children in the country still require humanitarian assistance. This information was disclosed in a report by UNICEF. The report emphasizes the ongoing impact of the disaster and coincided with recent major flooding events that have displaced numerous residents in the Punjab region.
“Vulnerable children living in flood-affected areas have had an extremely difficult year,” stated Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF’s representative in Pakistan. “They have lost their loved ones, homes, and schools. As the monsoon rains return, there is a looming fear of another climate disaster. While recovery efforts are ongoing, many children in Pakistan remain underserved and risk being forgotten.”
The report revealed that at least 87 children have tragically lost their lives in flooding this year due to insufficient funding for recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Furthermore, over 1.5 million children in flood-ravaged districts are experiencing hunger. In response, UNICEF has called for international support amounting to $173.5 million to aid Pakistan’s post-pandemic recovery.
The report also highlights the urgent need for clean drinking water as infrastructure and wells remain damaged after a year. The spread of cholera across the country has exacerbated the situation. The report states that approximately 8 million people, including 4 million children, lack access to safe drinking water in flood-affected areas.
UNICEF is collaborating with the Pakistani government and other partners to install community water pumps and filtration systems in order to establish a sustainable water supply throughout the region.
Last year’s devastating rains resulted in over 1,800 deaths and the displacement of up to 33 million people in Pakistan. The disaster caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, making it one of the worst calamities in the country’s history.
UNICEF was one of the first responders to provide emergency supplies, including water, sanitation and hygiene kits, blankets, medicines, and food, to the affected areas. The organization also constructed portable bathrooms and clean water stations in refugee camps as families sought refuge.
To support education, temporary schools were set up under tents. As winter approached, UNICEF distributed thermal blankets, jackets, hats, socks, and shoes to help families cope with the harsh conditions.
In July, the International Monetary Fund approved a $3 billion bailout package to aid Pakistan’s economic recovery following the floods of the previous year.
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