Over 1,000 people are reported to have died with that number likely to rise as more information becomes available. About 2.5 million people are believed to have been affected by the floods which may worsen as further rain falls and water moves downstream. In the aftermath of the floods there is a serious risk to survivors from potentially deadly diseases which will spread as a result of contaminated surface and drinking water.
The money raised will help fund the life saving work in Pakistan of the DEC’s Members and their partners.The money raised will support the efforts in Pakistan of the DEC’s members which are the leading UK aid agencies. Website: http://www.dec.org.uk/ Rini Kakati _______________________________________________ assam mailing list [email protected] http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
