The historic Flood in Pakistan 2022 was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country, killing over a thousand people and affecting 33 million or more. Massive amounts of land, homes, and billions of personal property were destroyed by the flood, and many people also had their food supplies and farming equipment damaged. With whole villages underwater, the majority of people had no choice but to flee their homes and relocate to other parts of the country, seeking refuge in neighbouring cities etc.
Home damaged by the Flood in Pakistan 2022
The actual figures come out within a few months when restoration work for the affected area will be started. However, it is possible to predict how many homes will be damaged knowing as 33 million people are involved.
Over a thousand casualties
According to Pakistani media reports, 1,265 casualties have been confirmed, and more are expected to happen because of poor rescue operations and a lack of medical facilities. Besides this, 3,641 people were injured.
Population displacement
According to the BBC and other international media reports, the Flood in Pakistan 2022 affected more than 33 million people. Besides this, 482,030 people were displaced and left their houses.
Infrastructure damage, including bridges and roads
According to an international media report, 372,823 buildings have been damaged. Reliefweb.int also reported that 19000 schools were damaged. But it seems like a rough estimate, but the actual figure is much more, as one-third of the land in Pakistan is underwater.
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The flood not only did damage the buildings but also damaged road infrastructure. Many bridges are no longer in use or have been completely destroyed.
Crop damage and food shortages
Pakistan is an agricultural country, and the part of Pakistan which is affected by floods now is the flat surface used as agricultural land. One can estimate how much crop has been damaged because Pakistan’s one-third of the land is currently underwater and a large percentage of the land is used for agriculture.
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Livestock Elimination
Pakistan was not only affected by its crop but also suffered a great loss of livestock. Lumpy-skin disease has already killed a huge number of animals in Pakistan, especially cows. But with the rising flood, another stock of cattle is also affected, and a large number have been wiped out. People suffered a lot as a result, which also led to a shortage of milk and meat.
Financial Damages
Various financial agencies estimate that Pakistan lost 10 billion dollars in property in the flood of 2022. It is a huge loss for Pakistan that can be covered by international aid agencies. But unfortunately, a common person cannot compensate for their loss in Pakistan because of the lack of a government system. In this regard, some public personalities contributed and took the initiative to accommodate victims. The Chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, is one of them. He did a telethon and collected 500 million donations around the world to accommodate the flood victims.
Social Impact of Flood in Pakistan 2022
The flood in Pakistan in 2022 had a significant social impact. In a town, the death of family members and friends can have a negative impact on its social system. Crises within a family are inevitable due to the death of family members.
Migration will also play a part in destabilizing a family structure. Families that migrate will encounter new survival issues wherever they go. For their survival, they will need to either work totally in a new environment or start a completely new business.
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