The catastrophe which started already a month ago, has revealed the worst floods in the history of Pakistan since 1929. More than 3 million people are affected by the flooding, over 1600 people died and the authorities believe that the death toll will still be rising.
For GRF Davos Nadeem Mahsin, Director,Human Welfare Organization,Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan is reporting regularly from the affected region in Pakistan. Please find the latest reports below:
Again Heavy Rains in Pakistan- Reported by N. Mahsin 06 September 2010
Pakistan Century Flood -Reported by N. Mahsin, Pakistan 31 August 2010
Recovery Will Take Years- Latest Reports 25 August 2010
Another Disaster Impends - Latest Reports 17 August 2010
Over 1400 Dead in Flooding in Pakistan - 03 August 2010
Furter Information:
Reuters
BBC
GDACS
How can I help?
Besides sending cash through below mentioned charity organizations, you can support by providing following commodities. Please do not donate old/expired items. Make sure edible items are hygienic and properly packed.
- Clothing: Clothes of various sizes, Beddings, Shoes
- Clothing: Clothes of various sizes, Beddings, Shoes
- Utensils: Jerricans (large plastic cans that hold 20 liters of water or other liquids), Crockery, Buckets
- Toiletries: Tissues, Soaps, Dettol (antibacterial cleaners), Towels
- Food: Rice, Sugar, Flour (Atta), Onions, Potatoes, Cooking oil, Tea, Milk (tetra packs or powder), Safe drinking water, Cooked Food
Medicines:
1. Water purification tablets.
2. Life saving drugs.
3. Vaccines for malaria, cholera, typhoid, influenza.
4. Pain killers including strong ones like morphine derivatives, tremadol, pethadine, kinz .
5. Antibiotics e.g. tetnus, amoxil, gentamycin.
6. IV cannulas
7. IV Drip sets
8. IV drips: normal saline, ringerlactate
9. Local anesthetics (injections)
10. Cotton bandages, cotton.
11. Surgical instruments: e.g needle holders, forceps, tweezers.
12. Suturing materials, Skin staples.
By donations:
Charity Organizations in Pakistan:
Al-Khidmat Foundation: Donate here.
Edhi Foundation: Donate here.
Pakistan Red Crescent Society: PRCS has offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta and Muzaffarabad. Contact Information
International Charity Organizations:
Islamic Relief USA: Donate here.
UNHCR: Donate here.
UNHCR Canada: Donate here.
UNICEF: Donate here
United Nation’s World Food Programme: Donations are tax deductible for number of countries.Donate here.
Plan International: Donate here.
International Medical Corps: Donate here.
IRC (The International Rescue Committee): Donate here.
Church World Service: Donate here.
Muslims Hands: NGO in England. Donate here.
Save the Children (New Zealand): Donate here.
World Vision UK responds to Pakistan floods: Donate here.
Oxfam is accepting donations online for flood victims of Pakistan. Donate here.
