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Add to Preferred SourcesHeavy snowfall, avalanches and freezing temperatures are causing catastrophic conditions in historically warm and ill-equipped areas in Pakistan. Balochistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been particularly devastated by the extreme winter weather.
The current death toll is 92 with many more injured. This number is likely to increase over the next few days as temperatures are forecasted to stay below zero degrees.
Balochistan, which is accustomed to warm, arid weather conditions, is experiencing the worst snowfall in twenty years, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Islamic Relief is one of the few international aid agencies working in the worst affected areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It is currently providing support to district authorities and is closely monitoring the situation.
“We have also mobilised disaster response teams and started preparations with local vendors for food supplies. In the coming days, we aim to meet urgent needs by providing affected people with temporary shelter, hygiene kits, and safe drinking water.”
With additional support, Islamic Relief can continue to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Original source: Islamic Relief
Published on 17 January 2019