The destruction unleashed by the devastating floods in the history of the country is beyond imagination and immense. Sindh is going through unprecedented destruction as a result of the floods after the monsoon rains. 19 district of Sindh have been completely ruined by the flood in the province.  According Federal governments’ details more than 4 million people have been rendered homeless in Sindh while Sindh government has been saying umber of IDPs is more than 7 million. Besides, millions of acres of crop land have been completely vanished by the floods.
 
 The total loss incurred by the province as per the provincial government’s statistics has been put as 4 trillions which could increase after detailed surveys. 

Moreover, the issue of utmost significance at the moment is of health of the IDPs particularly immunization living inside camps and out side camps. It indicates that immunization is very important and be taken on priority basis by the government and NGOs. It is estimated that more than thousands of babies are expected to be born in the flood ht areas. One of the problems is of mal nutrition and immunization of new born babies and IDPs including out break of measles and polio in new born. Besides, there is also the problem of shelter to the IDPs who are living under open sky. The heat wave these days could also leave affects of their health

PIPHRO Response Updates in flood relief activities:

Along with Sindh  and Local government and other civil society organization, PIPHRO with financial assistance of LOCAL PHILANTHROPISTS has started response to 300 families with full WASH package, So far hygiene kits and buckets have been distributed to 300 families, VIP latrines in two camps have been constructed and drinking water source has been provided in one camp, rehabilitated existing latrines in 10 camps, rehabilitated existing drinking water sources in 5 camps, sanitary workers have been hired who clean the sanitation facilities in all the camps, drinking water quality monitoring has been initiated.

Losses incurred by District Thatta as a result of the floods by October, 11, 2010:

PIPHRO Support in District  Thatta to District Government

• NFI to 50 most vulnerable families in Thatta.

• 5 Trained volunteers for camp management.

• 15 local volunteers for support in evacuation from flooded villages.

• Support district Government in flood distribution in camps.

• Support district Government in registration of IDPs.

• Water tankering to 50 families.

• Distributed milk in 330 packets 1 liter per packet distributes amongst 100 families.

• 236 family pack roll Biscuits has been distributes amongst 90 families.

• Registered 50 families for tent distribution.

• One mobile ambulances (hired) providing medical facilities to 150-200 families.

• 1300 soaps distributed among flood affected.

• 10,000 Aqua water purification tablets were distributed in districts Thatta.

Losses incurred by District Dadu as a result of floods up to August 30, 2010:

PIPHRO Support in District  Dadu to District Government

• 1 ambulance (hired) with medical staff, one medical officer, LHV and Dispenser and medicines.

• 100 patients provided free medical check ups and medicines with most common cases dealt with Gastro, Skin infections, Malaria, Malnutrition and URTIs

•  20,000 Aqua water purification tablets distributed in Districts Dadu.

• 4 De-watering machines

• 10 tents with capacity of 5 persons for camps installation

Losses incurred by District Hyderabad as a result of floods up to August 30, 2010:

PIPHRO Support in District  Hyderabad to District Government

• Medical team in the district consist of one pediatrician, one skin specialist, 2 General Physicians, 2 Gyne  and Obs lady doctors including two supporting staff.

• PIPHRO organized One Day Medical camp at Latifabad.

• 120 patients including male, female and children were provided health facilities and medicines Health and Hygiene Kits were distributed among 50 families.

• Distributed 200 packets of juice among IDPs children on Eid day in Qasimabad.

• Distributed 200 schools bags among IDPs children.

• Distributed 5 plastic mat and one black board.

• Distributed 100 school begs among IDPs children.

• 10 NFI Kits distributed.

• 20 Hygiene Kits wee distributed.