Raza Gilani today said that the devastating floods in the country have killed over 1,752 people and injured 2,697 others. Gilani told a high-level meeting that the recent unprecedented floods have played havoc in 79 out of 124 districts. He said the meeting, attended by chief ministers of the four provinces and senior officials, discussed the reconstruction phase and a plan to give cash to the affected people. Mr. Gilani told the meeting that about 1,000 bridges and over 4,000 km of long roads have been damaged, re-construction of which would cost 8 to 9 billion rupees. He said 20 percent of the irrigation infrastructure, livestock and crops have been destroyed. The prime minister said over 77 countries have contributed in cash and kind towards the relief for flood affected people. He said a total of 953.7 million dollars has been pledged by donors through UN system and bilaterally so far.
News On AIR | September 6, 2010 7:23 PM
Devastating floods in Pak have killed over 1,752 people, injured 2,697: Gilani