Angelina Jolie next to flood victims in Pakistan
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday (September 20) to stand by the flood victims. During this visit, he will visit different parts of the country and talk to the victims. Dawn's news.
According to media reports, Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan under the supervision of the International Rescue Committee. He went straight to Dadu in Pakistan from Los Angeles. At this time, he also talked with several unfortunate people there.
According to the International Rescue Committee, Angelina is in Pakistan to know the needs of the victims and to convey the complaints to the international community. He has visited Pakistan several times before during natural calamities. This actress is always trying to convey the suffering of the victims at the international level.
Pakistan hit by floods due to continuous heavy rains. 2 crore 3 million people of Pakistan have been affected by the floods. A third of the country is still under water. So far 1 thousand 559 people have died in the flood. Among them 551 children and 318 women.
Due to the floods, the number of water borne diseases has increased there. Incidence of malaria, dengue has increased. Thousands of people left their homes and took refuge in safe places.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is a possibility of a 'second disaster' as the floodwaters continue to recede as disease continues to spread.
officials warned on Tuesday that the infection situation could spiral out of control. They said that at least 9 more people have died, bringing the death toll to 318 due to waterborne diseases.
Sindh is worst affected by floods. The water supply has been completely stopped there. They are doing daily work in flood water.
This year, due to prolonged monsoon, such a crisis has arisen in Pakistan. This time the average rainfall was 3 times more than the normal period.
Experts say the rate at which the floods have inundated large areas could take at least six months to recede.
Earlier, Angelina visited Pakistan during the 2010 floods. He went there even after the earthquake in 2005. This Hollywood actress is standing next to the flood victims in Pakistan to ensure climate change, humanitarian crisis and the future of the victims.
