UN Appeals for Pakistani Flood Victims (2/2)

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"So, we are doing our best to make sure that does not happen and to be ready for any outbreaks that there might be. And, the other major item is water and sanitation. Many water sources have been destroyed or very badly affected. There is a need to provide immediately fresh water, but also a need to restore and repair the water sources as fast as possible."

As always in emergency situations, Holmes says women and children are the most vulnerable and they will need special care. He warns the situation of the flood victims will deteriorate further unless the international community acts quickly

"The conditions are pretty desperate for people, particularly in these early stages. And, psychologically, I think people are very, very devastated. Flooding is not entirely unknown in the area, obviously, but these are much worse than they have seen before. Entire villages disappearing underneath the mud essentially in some places. So, this is very devastating and the recovery will be extremely tricky."

Although the waters are receding, weather forecasters predict more heavy rainfall in the next two months. The pressure on dams and levees is very strong. Aid officials are afraid extra flooding will occur as dams break.