Over 1,500 dead in floods: NDMA
Around 2,054 people have been injured and 1,036,781 houses have been destroyed due to flooding.
According to government figures the death toll due to floods has reached 1,514 while 2,054 people have been reported to be injured.
Details issued by the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) on Sunday also stated that 1,036,781 houses have been destroyed so far as a result of flooding.
The NDMA also stated that Sri Lanka has provided medicines worth $25,000 for flood victims.
Childbirth during floods
More than 50 children have taken birth in medical camps across the district of Sukkur in the last 72 hours.
This was revealed by IDO Health Doctor Tariq Daraishani, who added that pregnant women were facing numerous problems in relief camps.
Speaking on medical problems being faced by flood victims in the area, he said there has been an outbreak of gastric and skin diseases owing to lack of clean accommodation, clean water and hygienic food.
Up to 75,000 people have received medical aid at relief camps in Sukkur so far, as more flood victims are coming in.
Details issued by the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) on Sunday also stated that 1,036,781 houses have been destroyed so far as a result of flooding.
The NDMA also stated that Sri Lanka has provided medicines worth $25,000 for flood victims.
Childbirth during floods
More than 50 children have taken birth in medical camps across the district of Sukkur in the last 72 hours.
This was revealed by IDO Health Doctor Tariq Daraishani, who added that pregnant women were facing numerous problems in relief camps.
Speaking on medical problems being faced by flood victims in the area, he said there has been an outbreak of gastric and skin diseases owing to lack of clean accommodation, clean water and hygienic food.
Up to 75,000 people have received medical aid at relief camps in Sukkur so far, as more flood victims are coming in.