Devastating floods in Pakistan's worst-hit province have killed 17 more people in the past day, including nine children, officials said Wednesday as the UN children's agency renewed its appeal for US$39 million to help the most vulnerable flood victims.
Devastating floods in Pakistan's worst-hit province have killed 17 more people in the past 48 hours, including nine children, officials said Wednesday as thefor US$39 million to help the most vulnerable flood victims.
UNICEF said more than 3.4 million children have been uprooted from their homes and the floodwaters have claimed the lives of more than 550 children across Pakistan. UNICEF has set up 71 mobile health camps and temporary schools for children in the flood-affected areas. But its $39 million appeal is still less than a third funded, UNICEF added. That sum is part of U.N.'s flash appeal for $160 million to support Pakistan's flood response.
The United Nations on Wednesday expressed its concern over increasing cases of waterborne diseases among floods survivors. "We are deeply worried about the very real possibility of a wave of death and disease which is already stretching its tentacles. A second disaster is looming in sight," the U.N. said in a statement.
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