Doctors and senior officials are wondering why government has so far refused a Korean company to supply the vaccine.

Initial agricultural loss assessments are in for Sindh, known for its rice belt, cotton and sugarcane.

PM said people living in the kachcha area suffered losses because of their own negligence.

Advisers said that the figures are expected to go up.

The released fishermen hail from various areas of India, including Gujarat and Uttar Pardesh.

The registration camp was set up to welcome and facilitate people coming from Thatta, Bin Qasim Town DDO said.

For the first time since 1990, freshwater from the Indus is making its way towards Manchar Lake in Dadu district.

“We reached Karachi Friday morning, but there are no basic facilities at this camp.”

Total losses stand at around Rs550b and there is a chance they may increase to Rs700b if the torrent continues.

All at once, hundreds of animals, birds and insects were left without shelter or food.