Forgotten flood victims

Letter January 15, 2024
Forgotten flood victims

KARACHI:

The devastating floods of 2022 wreaked havoc on communities in Balochistan, Sindh and south Punjab. In Sindh alone, nearly 2.1 million homes suffered damage, while an estimated 100,000 homes were affected in Balochistan. Particularly hard-hit areas include Khairpur, Naushahro Feroz, Naseerabad and Jalfarabad. Unfortunately, the promises made by the government remain unfulfilled. The floodwaters not only destroyed homes but also left roads and schools in ruins and these vital infrastructures have still not been reconstructed. I implore the government to prioritise the rights of the affected people and to take immediate action to rebuild the damaged roads and schools.

Asma Nasir

Turbat

Published in The Express Tribune, January 16th, 2024.

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