Devastating floods in Pakistan
Last updated: 25 August 2023 One year after unprecedented floods ravaged Pakistan, millions of children still need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services. Many of the hardest-hit districts were among the most vulnerable in the country, where children already suffered from high malnutrition, poor access to water and sanitation,…, What happened?, The 2022 floods submerged one third of the country, affecting 33 million people, half of whom were children. The floods damaged most of the water systems in affected areas, forcing more than 5.4 million people to rely solely on contaminated water from ponds and wells. Unsafe water and poor sanitation are key underlying causes of malnutrition.…, How UNICEF is supporting children in Pakistan, Since August 2022, UNICEF and partners have reached 3.6 million people with primary health-care services; enabled access to safe water for 1.7 million people in areas where water networks were damaged or destroyed; reached over 545,000 children and caregivers with mental health and psychosocial support; and supported education for over 258,000…