Groundwater usually extracted through tube wells is now inaccessible because of flooding, and available water is at risk of contamination. A more coordinated and well funded response is urgently needed to recover after the 2022 floodings and prepare for future incidents. Pakistan is among the most water stressed countries in the world, but opportunities exist to stabilise water levels in the long term. Careful planning and climate resilient agriculture practices will help Pakistan adapt to the changing climate. In 2022, some rapid and successful efforts were made to quantify health issues in flood-affected regions.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2023 15:03 UTC