Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods

Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods

The 5.5 magnitude quake struck in the department of Grand’Anse, following torrential rains which have displaced more than 13,000 people. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life, destruction of property and suffering of the Haitian people caused by the earthquake”, said UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric. “The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families…

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Floods from rains and melting glaciers displaced millions in Pakistan last year, reports said

Floods from rains and melting glaciers displaced millions in Pakistan last year, reports said

File photo A report by the United Nations agency World Meteorological Organization said that floods from rains and melting glaciers in Pakistan displaced millions of people last year. The report said that record rains in Pakistan and famine in Africa affected millions of people, immense heat in China and Europe also affected millions of people….

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Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

In the meeting between Sindh Chief Minister and IRC CEO, wider cooperation to help the flood victims was discussed. Photo: File Karachi: The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has said that according to a report, another 5 million people of Sindh province may go into poverty due to the flood situation, because the…

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