The floods in Pakistan

19/09/2022 23 min
The floods in Pakistan

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Podcast: The Documentary Podcast (LS 66 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: The floods in PakistanPub date: 2022-09-03Notes from Over The Wire Podcast:It has been called 'a monsoon on steroids' by one United Nations chief after record-breaking rainfall and floods destroyed over a million homes in Pakistan, leaving many homeless. Buildings, crops, and vital infrastructure have been damaged, destroyed, or submerged in water – the damage has affected about 33 million Pakistanis. Hear from volunteers who have started working to support those in flooded villages.Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIt has been called "a monsoon on steroids" by one United Nations chief after record-breaking rainfall and floods destroyed over a million homes in Pakistan leaving many homeless. Buildings, crops and vital infrastructure have been damaged, destroyed or submerged in water affecting about 33 million Pakistanis. Nauroz Jamali helped start a group to support those in the flooded villages. Abraham Buriro is also a volunteer and host James Reynolds hears what the situation is like for them and where they need the most help.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from BBC World Service, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.