Pakistan Floods: World Bank will help Pakistan, will provide assistance of $ 323 billion
After the severe floods in Pakistan, the flood affected are being helped by countries around the world. Meanwhile, the World Bank has also extended a helping hand to the flood victims of Pakistan. World Bank will help the farmers of Sindh province.
The devastating floods in Pakistan have caused a lot of damage. Due to this severe flood, Pakistan has to request financial help from countries around the world. Meanwhile, the World Bank will provide $323 billion in aid in the wake of the devastating floods in Pakistan. According to the information, the World Bank will provide assistance of $ 323 billion to the farmers badly affected by the floods in Sindh province of Pakistan.
Chief Minister of Sindh province said
Sindh province Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that we have to revive our flooded agro-industry by giving some impetus. He said that after the severe floods, farmers are not in a position to buy seeds and other essential items for farming.
Will help 323 billion
The Chief Minister said the World Bank has agreed to provide $323 billion to the provincial government to help farmers reclaim their land after devastation ahead of the upcoming rabi harvest season. According to The News International, the flood-affected people had criticized the Pakistani government several times for not getting government help.
Damage to crops
The floods in southern Pakistan following torrential rains have damaged cotton crops, severely affecting the lives of farmers in Sindh. The severe floods have destroyed thousands of acres of agricultural land and orchards of the country's farmers.
The diseases are increasing in the country after the flood
After the damage caused by this flood, farmers also took to the streets to protest against the government. According to the health department data, more than 2.5 million people have been affected by infectious diseases in the flood-affected areas.
WHO chief expressed concern
At the same time, the World Health Organization has expressed deep concern about the possibility of a wave of increasing diseases and deaths after the disaster in Pakistan. The WHO chief has also suggested to start work on it soon to provide essential health services.
Plight of people in pakistan
Record monsoons and heavy floods in Pakistan have led to hunger and various diseases. It has affected 33 million people and is estimated to have caused 30 billion USD in damage