Flood recovery will take years
Recovering from the devastating floods still battering Pakistan will take at least three years, the president said, as the waters swept south after leaving millions homeless and submerging millions of acres of farmland.
The floods that began nearly a month ago with hammering monsoon rains in the northwest have affected more than 17 million people, the U.N. estimates. Most of the 1,500 deaths occurred early in the flooding, but the crisis still is growing.
President Asif Ali Zardari defended the government's much-criticized response to the unprecedented floods but acknowledged recovery would take a very long time.
"Three years is a minimum," Zardari said in an interview Monday with a small group of foreign reporters in the capital, Islamabad.
The widespread misery caused by the floods has triggered worries about social unrest, food riots or even a challenge to the government's rule before its term ends in 2013.
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Recovering from the devastating floods still battering Pakistan will take at least three years, the president said, as the waters swept south after leaving millions homeless and submerging millions of acres of farmland.
The floods that began nearly a month ago with hammering monsoon rains in the northwest have affected more than 17 million people, the U.N. estimates. Most of the 1,500 deaths occurred early in the flooding, but the crisis still is growing.
President Asif Ali Zardari defended the government's much-criticized response to the unprecedented floods but acknowledged recovery would take a very long time.
"Three years is a minimum," Zardari said in an interview Monday with a small group of foreign reporters in the capital, Islamabad.
The widespread misery caused by the floods has triggered worries about social unrest, food riots or even a challenge to the government's rule before its term ends in 2013.
Local charities, the Pakistani army and international agencies are providing food, water, medicine and shelter to the displaced, but millions have received little or no help. Aid officials warn that widespread outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera now pose a threat.. There are ways to get what you want.If you care enough for prom dresses, make a little step,and make a better choice.
In Shadad Kot, in the southern province of Sindh, authorities are increasingly worried that even the 11 miles (18 kilometers) of new levees soldiers have built may not hold back floods in the city, and in Qambar city further to the south.. Shop popular fashion pajamas and sleepwear online. Enjoy the sleepwear and style of all loungewear for cozy nights. Find your favorite style, buy at discount prices to sa. We are proud to say that we offer beautiful bridesmaid dresses! We'll do our best for you!
On Tuesday, workers piled stones and sandbags to plug leaks in the levees, trying to stay ahead of any damage to the defenses. Ninety percent of Shadad Kot's 350,000 residents have already fled the city.. We take pride in our designs, quality, customer service, and Canada goose parka our favors have on your customers and their guests.
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