Flooding there has already stranded 20 million people, more than 10 percent of the population. A fifth of the nation is underwater. More than 3.5 million children are in imminent danger of contracting cholera and acute diarrhea; millions more are in danger of starving if they don’t get help soon. More than 1,500 have already been killed by the floods.
This is a human disaster. It’s also a frightening opening for the Taliban.
The Needs of Pakistan
The tragedy unfolding in Pakistan is mind boggling. Robert Reich discusses why you should be concerned about it:
Laura Freschi suggests ways one can help.
