Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) Pakistan has been actively involved in response and relief efforts following continued rains and massive floods affecting various parts of the country. A report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that more than 1.2 million homes have been lost or destroyed due to the various rain related hazards including landslides, mudflows, floods and structural collapse.
FOCUS has implemented contingency plans to transport relief goods via ground identifying alternative road routes. Thirty tonnes of food was transported via trucks to the town of Chitral, which is one of the primary drop-off points for food distribution to remote areas. Additionally, FOCUS is transporting 200 tonnes of food in collaboration with the NDMA. FOCUS has procured food packages for over 15,300 beneficiaries.
http://www.akdn.org/Content/1009/Update-on-FOCUS-and-AKDN-response-to-Pakistan-Floods
Aga Khan Development Network: Update on FOCUS and AKDN responses to Pakistan floods.
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