THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD

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September 2022 – Heavy monsoon rainfall has affected Pakistan since mid-June, causing widespread flooding that has affected 33 million. Reports indicate that multiple regions have been affected by flooding, road closures, power interruptions and disruptions to communications. To date, over 1,300 people have been killed by the floods and nearly 13,000 injured. Rapid assessments conducted by government authorities and humanitarian agencies have identified initial priority humanitarian needs as food assistance, emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and healthcare. An estimated6.4 million people require humanitarian assistance due to the floods. With GAC’s support, the World Food Programme (WFP) is working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by flooding. Project activities include: (1) delivering in-kind food assistance to people in need; (2) making multi-purpose cash transfers to cover immediate food needs and support livelihoods; and (3) providing logistical support to the emergency response.