The economic impact of floods in Pakistan is devastating. Agricultural land, which is the main source of income for many Pakistanis, is often destroyed by floods. This leads to crop failure, loss of livestock, and decreased food security. In addition, the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings results in lost income for local businesses and decreased economic activity.

The human impact of floods in Pakistan is also significant. Thousands of people are displaced from their homes and communities, leading to overcrowding in temporary shelters and increased risk of disease. Floods also disrupt access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, further exacerbating the health and hygiene conditions of affected populations.

In addition to the immediate impacts, floods also have long-term consequences. The destruction of infrastructure can take years to repair, leading to decreased economic activity and hindered development. Moreover, the repeated occurrence of floods can lead to chronic poverty, as communities are unable to recover and rebuild.

The government of Pakistan and international organizations have taken steps to address the impacts of floods in the country. This includes providing relief and assistance to affected populations, implementing disaster risk reduction strategies, and investing in infrastructure to increase resilience. However, more needs to be done to mitigate the impacts of floods in Pakistan, including addressing the root causes of the disaster, such as climate change and deforestation.

In conclusion, floods in Pakistan have a devastating impact on the country’s economy, infrastructure, and population. It is important for the government and international organizations to take action to mitigate the impacts of floods and to ensure the recovery and resilience of affected communities.

FLOOD STUDIES IN PAKISTAN AND SOME FINDINGS

There have been numerous studies conducted on floods in Pakistan in recent years, with a focus on understanding the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies for this frequent natural disaster. Some of the key findings from these studies include:

Climate Change: Many studies have found that climate change is contributing to the increasing frequency and severity of floods in Pakistan. This includes rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and melting of glaciers, which are causing increased runoff and flooding in many parts of the country.

Deforestation and Land Use Change: Studies have shown that deforestation and other forms of land use change, such as urbanization and dam construction, have contributed to the increasing risk of floods in Pakistan. These changes disrupt the natural flow of water and increase runoff, leading to increased flood risk.

Vulnerability and Resilience: Studies have also explored the factors that contribute to the vulnerability of communities to floods in Pakistan, including poverty, lack of infrastructure, and poor governance. Additionally, these studies have investigated strategies for increasing the resilience of communities to floods, such as implementing early warning systems, improving disaster response capacities, and investing in infrastructure.

Impacts on Agriculture: Floods in Pakistan have a significant impact on the country’s agricultural sector, which is a key source of income for many people. Studies have shown that floods can cause widespread crop failure, loss of livestock, and decreased food security, leading to long-term economic and social impacts.

Health Impacts: Floods in Pakistan also have significant health impacts, including increased risk of waterborne diseases, such as cholera and typhoid, and displacement of populations, leading to overcrowding in temporary shelters and decreased access to healthcare.

These studies provide important insights into the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies for floods in Pakistan, and can inform policy and decision-making to reduce the risk of this frequent natural disaster.

Being one of the major consulting companies in Pakistan, APEX’s well knitted monitoring, evaluation and research framework enabled us in conducting numerous flood recovery and assessment studies in 2010 floods. Currently, APEX is monitoring the floods 2022 through its media monitoring wing based in Islamabad. All data collected via print and electronic media is compiled in form of research based ‘Situation Reports’ which would ease in quantifying the Rapid Need Assessment of the damages caused by 2022 floods.

APEX is vigilant and up on its feet in doing what it can for the rehabilitation of the affected areas. In order to reach out please write us at info@apexconsulting.biz.

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Instead of expecting respite after no new Flash flood, the people affected have another mess to face. Widespread viral infections and water-borne diseases in flood areas have further aggravated the situation. Along with providing relief, government has to set up medical camps to provide basic assistance to those in need. Noting the alarming situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also termed the health issue as a ‘second disaster’ unfolding in flood-affected areas. According to experts, an outbreak of malaria, dengue, diarrhea, and several skin problems is highly likely. APEX Consulting, one of the most reputable Research firms for floods 2022 in Pakistan, is carefully monitoring the deteriorating health situation in flood affected areas.

On-ground Situation 

In the past 24 hours, 11,518 cases of diarrhea are reported in flood-affected areas. Of 15,056 diarrhea cases, 7,129 reported in Sindh, 1,303 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2,806 cases in Balochistan, and 280 cases are recorded in Punjab. Moreover, the authorities recorded a total of 13,581 cases of skin infections, of which 8,769 cases are reported in Sindh, 1551 in Balochistan, 1293 in KPK, and 615 cases in Punjab. In the flood-hit areas, people are also at risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue virus. In Sindh, 588 cases of malaria are confirmed while KP reports 1,952 cases of dengue virus in just the current.

Many flood-affected areas across the country are still struggling with stagnant water that according to experts will take two to six months to recede. The presence of this stagnant water provides a great shelter to many viruses, bacteria, germs, mosquitoes, snakes, and others that breed and then take a toll on the lives of people living in the nearby areas. With no proper place to live, food to eat, and clothes to cover, people in the flood-hit areas are in desperate need of help to protect themselves from infectious diseases. Especially, children and women are termed as the most vulnerable in the given situation. According to the information shared by UNFPA, nearly 650,000 women in flood-affected areas need maternity services while 73,000 of these women are expected to give month in this season.

Challenges for the authorities 

Apart from relocation, and provision of food and shelter, the government has to treat more than a million patients with infectious diseases along with pregnant women. The presence of these most vulnerable patients, mothers, and infants, requires immediate and effective healthcare services. Government, along with other agencies, has adopted several measures to provide relief and medical care to those in need. With the use of aerial sprays, ground sprays, and door-to-door campaigns, they are trying to eliminate the threat of viruses. However, the floods have severely damaged the health infrastructure in many areas which makes the problem more challenging. Lack of proper infrastructure has forced authorities to set up temporary medical camps in flood-hit areas to treat patients with urgent care. Considering the magnitude of the issue, it is safe to say that the country needs time and support to come out of this challenge.

APEX Consulting strives to support government and other relief organizations with extensive monitoring and assessment services to gauge the health situation in Flood-affected areas. Using our diverse network of human resource, advance media monitoring system, and experienced survey teams, we are serving the market as one of the most experienced Consulting firms (floods 2022) Pakistan. The Media Monitoring department at APEX Consulting is carefully monitoring the aftermath situation of floods. In order to reach out please write us at info@apexconsulting.biz.

Useful Links:

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2377267/who-chief-raises-alarm-over-second-disaster-in-flood-hit-pakistan

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/disease-spreads-pakistan-flooding-toll-surpasses-1500-2022-09-16/

https://www.dawn.com/news/1710628

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/14/the-hospital-has-nothing-pakistans-floods-put-pregnant-women-in-danger

https://www.nation.com.pk/16-Sep-2022/dengue-cases-soar-as-floods-death-toll-nears-1-500

https://www.dawn.com/news/1710815/centre-asked-to-carry-out-aerial-spray-in-flood-hit-areas-of-sindh

https://arynews.tv/infectious-diseases-rise-flood-hit-areas-pakistan/

https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/flood-hit-pakistan-faces-spread-infectious-diseases

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The flood assessment monitoring study composed below by APEX’s media monitoring team is explaining the flood situation primarily in Sindh province reported by multiple electronic media channels in Pakistan. 

The emergency situation caused by the 2022 floods in Pakistan have wreaked havoc in all the major provinces of the country. All governmental and nog governmental agencies are busy in the carrying out relief operations for the flood affectees. APEX Consulting being one of the leading consulting firms in Pakistan’s social and development sector on one hand is collecting floods related information through its Media Monitoring wing and on the other, analyzing the gathered data in to research based ‘Situation Reports. The data coming from media sources at our media monitoring department will help out in executing the floods 2022 assessment studies in Pakistan. APEX’s outreach in the affected areas of floods 2022, along with our previous experience of flood studies (i.e. Rapid Needs Assessment and Detailed Livelihood Assessment and Restoration) enables us to commence required post flood recovery studies within 48 hours’ notice.

Floods 2022: Mapping destruction in Sindh

The recent flooding across the country has made analysts and climate experts even forget the destruction of the 2010 floods. After nearly a decade, Pakistan finds itself in a similar and more challenging situation that has hit its northern and southern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Southern Punjab, Balochistan, and Sindh. Among other provinces, Sindh has also suffered huge losses including loss of human life, livestock, property, and crops. To understand the ongoing severity of the problem, Apex Consulting is diligently monitoring the flooding situation in Sindh to help the government and other relief organizations to reach the people in desperate need.

Situation in Sindh

After killing more than 12,00 people across the country and destroying more than 2 million acres of farmland, it is still early to gauge the full-scale destructions caused by the floods. However, from the figures coming from the government and different media reports, it is feared that the scale of destruction is so high that it will take years for Pakistan to fully recover from the loss. Noting the severity of the floods, the government of Pakistan has declared 23 districts of Sindh as ‘calamity hit’. These districts include Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tando Mohammad Khan, Dadu, Sujawal, Tando Allahyar, Jamshoro, Matiari, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Sanghar, Sukkur, Khairpur, Ghotki, Larkana, Kashmore, Kandhkot, Shikarpur, Qamber Shahdadkot, and Jacobabad. According to reports, Sindh and Balochistan have received more than 5.5 times of rainfall in their 30-year average. In Sindh alone, more than 470 people have been killed and over 896,000 houses have been damaged forcing millions to live in shelter houses, tents, or worse in an open sky. Sindh has also lost more than 18,000 livestock during the floods. The destruction by the flooding is not limited to loss of life alone, it has also severely hit the agricultural land in Pakistan. As per some rough estimates, at least 2.85 million acres of crops/orchards in Sindh have been affected due to floods. Several orchards of mangoes, bananas, and dates have suffered from the infiltration of flood water into the fields. Many fields of vegetables, especially onion, have also been washed away in the recent spell. The results of this unprecedented havoc caused by the flooding will be felt in the food market in the months and years to come.

When it comes to relief services, many welfare organizations, as well as government agencies, are playing their role to rescue and provide essentials to people living in remote areas. However, the accessibility to these areas in Sindh and Balochistan remains a challenge in the absence of infrastructure. The floods have damaged several roads, highways, and railway tracks which has made it difficult for relief services to reach people stuck in remote areas. The media monitoring team at Apex consulting is closely monitoring the flooding situation across the country including Sindh to help relief agencies continue their services. In order to reach out please write us at info@apexconsulting.biz.

Note: The figures stated in the reports are collected from different sources and are subject to change as per the situation.

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None of the descriptions of the 2022 floods in Pakistan really convey the scale of the devastation. Government officials have said that almost one third of the country is underwater. As per the relevant government authorities more than 1500 people have lost their lives, 800,000 livestock are lost, half a million homes are levelled to the ground and crops gone amid the havoc caused by 2022 floods. As per the meteorological department of Pakistan, Balochistan and Sindh provinces have experienced at least more than 400 percent rainfall in comparison with their previous averages.

FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS REQUIRED FOR THE AFFECTEES

Millions of US dollars in humanitarian aid for Pakistan have been raised for flood relief activities so far. But repairing the damage will cost billions. In order to effectively utilize the aid and streamline the rehabilitation efforts for floods 2022 activities, donor organizations, multi-lateral and bilateral agencies must ascertain the needs assessment required for the flood affected areas. Social and development sector firms which have footprints all across Pakistan and experience relevant to the flood assessment studies will be a key to determine what future course of action will be required for:

• Damage and needs assessment
• Rapid Assessment of shelters
• Impact of floods on agriculture and livelihood
• Health facility assessment
• Rebuilding of drinking water and sanitation infrastructure
• Cash grants
• Damage assessment of facilities
• Distribution of supplies from warehouse and
• Disaster risk reduction procedures

FLOOD ASSESSMENT STUDIES DONE IN THE PAST AND WHICH WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN THE WAKE OF FLOODS 2022

In the aftermath of 2022 floods in Pakistan, research and consulting firms having ample experience in carrying out flood studies pertaining but not only limited to Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA), Restoration of Livelihood, Detailed Livelihood Assessment (DLA), Supply Tracking in flood affected areas and Media Monitoring of 2022 flood news will come in handy.

Being one of the major consulting companies in Pakistan, APEX’s well knitted monitoring, evaluation and research framework enabled us in conducting numerous flood recovery and assessment studies in 2010 floods. Currently, APEX is monitoring the floods 2022 through its media monitoring wing based in Islamabad. All data collected via print and electronic media is compiled in form of research based ‘Situation Reports’ which would ease in quantifying the Rapid Need Assessment of the damages caused by 2022 floods.

APEX is vigilant and up on its feet in doing what it can for the rehabilitation of the affected areas. In order to reach out please write us at info@apexconsulting.biz.

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APEX CONSULTING PAKISTAN CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES OF UNICEF, UNWFP, UN-FAO, USAID, PLAN PAKISTAN, SAVE THE CHILDREN, WORLD VISION AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS.

APEX research, monitoring and evaluation practice aims to improve the performance of development projects by providing right information to the right decision makers at the right time. We pride ourselves in giving customized and research-based M&E to solutions to our clients. Our deep understanding of M&E is supplemented by our broad knowledge of development sector and our experience of working across Pakistan, including remote and conflict prone areas. Based on our understanding of the unique requirements of social sector, APEX offers its clients complete M&E solutions – monitoring, validation, evaluation, formative and summative research.

A year since the floods there was a need to get a more in-depth look at how the floods have impacted the livelihoods of the communities and how various interventions have performed.  A detailed Livelihood Assessment (DLA) was designed to collect data from the 28 most affected districts in order to learn about the recovery patterns, evaluate interventions and understand remaining problems in order to help the government, donors and the NGOs in their future programming.  APEX being part of this crucial study, conducted household survey sample of 9,000, supplemented by 250 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and 8 case studies. In 2012, the second round of survey was conducted, collecting data of 5,380 households along with qualitative information.

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