The flash floods caused by heavy rains that hit Pakistan over July and August 2010 are estimated to have affected over 14 million people. This disaster destroyed or partially damaged 1.9 million housing units country wide. Following initial emergency response activities, the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) conducted rapid assessment of housing damages through its Community Organizations (COs) and activists. According to this assessment, a total of 526,562 households were affected by the floods within its operational area which covers a total of 59 districts. It was found that 27 districts had been affected with 50% of the housing units within these being damaged/ destroyed.
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Document Type | General |
Publish Date | 06/04/2010 |
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Published By | Express News and NRSP |
Edited By | Tabassum Rahmani |