Flood Relief Fund 2022 – How to help Pakistanis Affected by the Floods

As declared by the Pakistan Floods in Pakistan 2022, a national emergency has swept village after village, leaving a third of Pakistan submerged in water. Destroying millions of homes and livestock Pakistan is facing the worse natural calamity.

According to the UN report, more than 33 million people have been affected by the heavy floods and rainfall, which makes every one in seven people. More than 500 000 houses have been destroyed and above 700 000 livestock damaged. Above 3.6 million acres of crops have been completely wiped off.

The devastation of the infrastructure has halted accessibility leaving humanity on its own. Pakistan has declared a national emergency in the whole country, and appeals for the funds are being made through all the platforms.

People are dying not just from the heavy floods but also due to hunger. Children, adults, young, and animals, everyone is left in misery. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA) report on 30^th August 2022, the total death toll has reached 1136 people, and the numbers are still increasing. The situation is further being worsened by the landslides and glaciers melting due to Global Warming.

Flood Affected Areas

116 districts have been shaken up by the floods which include 66 to be officially called ‘Calamity hit’ regions. These 66 districts include 31 of Baluchistan, 9 of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 23 of Sindh, and 3 of Punjab. People are stranded on elevated grounds, railway tracks, roads, and their few surviving livestock. All the low-lying areas in the surrounding regions of River Indus have been wiped off.

According to the reports, Sindh and Baluchistan have received more than 410 percent rainfall above average, which started in early June and is continued till today.

Immediate Needs of Flood Victims

Some of the things required for the flood affectees are mentioned here. Make sure to donate the necessities of life if you cannot donate money.

Donations for Flood Relief 2022

The nation has stepped forward in this catastrophic situation to help those affected by the floods. Many flood relief funds are being collected to buy tents, food, and other life necessities. Many NGOs are also working in the affected regions to rescue people and provide them with relief packages. Some of the flood relief agencies working are mentioned in the article where you can donate to help flood Victims.

Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund

Prime minister Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has established the PM Relief fund 2022 for flood affectees. They accept donations or contributions from all across the country and even from abroad to provide rehabilitation and relief to the affected people.

Make your donations through account G12164. You can also send text ‘FUND’ to 9999 to donate Rs. 10 to the flood victims.

The State Bank of Pakistan has devised the following guidelines for all the micro-finance and commercial banks regarding the collection of funds from overseas Pakistanis. Transfer any amount of money you can to the bank account to help those in distress.

People overseas can donate via wire transfer to the fund accounts of their respective banks. They can also make donations through the Money service bureaus, exchange houses, or money transfer operators like Western Union or MoneyGram.

The RDA holders can contribute through commercial banks that offer Roshan Digital Accounts. These banks have made PM relief fund accounts available on the Roshan Samaji Khidmat portal. Moreover, 33 banks of Pakistan have opened flood donation accounts to receive the contributions, namely Askari Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Silk Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited, Bank of Punjab, United Bank Limited, HBL, and others mentioned in the website with complete details.

Furthermore, contributions have also been routed via Pakistan Red Crescent. Further information can be availed through the respective authorities.

Balochistan Flood Relief Account

Balochistan Prime Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has also opened a bank account for accepting donations in the National Bank of Pakistan and State Bank of Pakistan.

Sindh Flood Relief Account

The government of Sindh has also opened an account in Sindh Bank with the title of Sindh Flood Relief Fund for accepting donations.

Army Relief Fund

Pakistan Army initiated a huge rescue and relief operation for the people affected due to floods. ISPR has established a Relief and Rescue organization under the supervision of Headquarters Army Air Defence Command for donations and rescue operations. Pakistan Army has also made an account for flood victims with the title ‘Army Relief for flood affectees’.

More than 40,000 victims have been rescued and transferred to safe places. Pakistan Army has also established the above 137 relief camps. 23,000 people are provided with medical aid and medicines in almost 200 medical centers.

Moreover, above 3700 tents have also been distributed along with other essential things. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa made special orders to distribute 3 days of rations to the flood victim. All the general officers have contributed their one-month salary to help, and many are contributing voluntarily.

Despite all these donations, the catastrophe caused due to floods is massive and more donations are required to help all those who became a victim of this National tragedy. More clothes, medicines, shelters, and food are required as the situation worsens daily.

Pakistan Army is also set to establish more donation centers for accepting daily life necessities as well, as first aid kits to treat increasing Diarrhea, malaria, and Dengue.

JDC Foundation

JDC is also important in helping those affected by the heavy flood in Pakistan 2022. Their workers work in Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab to rescue people and animals stranded on elevated places and provide them with flood relief packages. Donate to their account in Bank Al-Habib, United Bank Limited, Bank AL-Fatah, Meezan Bank Limited, and Mobilink Microfinance bank / Jazz Cash.

Alkhidmat Foundation

Alkhidmat is a non-profit organization working for humanitarian services and is on-ground at this time too. Their workers and volunteers work in all the areas affected by the flood to help flood affectees. They are providing food to the stranded people and animals and providing them with other basic life necessities. They also have set up medical camps, tents, tarpaulins, and providing cooked food and food packages.

International donors can also transfer their contributions through their provided bank account. Check out their social media feed to selflessly see the workers working for this noble cause.

Edhi Foundation

The flood relief teams from Edhi are working on the ground to rescue and help the affected victim. They provide food packages, cooked food, tents, tarpaulin sheets, dry ration packages, medical aid, and other miscellaneous items that have become necessary for people abandoned in those areas.

They also rescue children, adults, and women stranded in safer places. Contribute as much as you can to help the people in misery. There are still many people out there who are left with nothing but hope. Check out the social media feed of the Edhi foundation to see the situation in the flood-affected areas.

Conclusion

Join hands to save Pakistan today and come out of this National tragedy together. There are still infinite families, children, and women who need your help. They are dying of hunger and diseases as well now as the massive flood water is becoming the subject of Dengue and malaria spread as well as Diarrhea.

Contribute as much as you can and donate to help the people who have been abandoned and destroyed. Some have lost their loved ones and all of them have lost their houses and livestock.

Recently Imran khan’s live telethon for flood victims managed to collect 500 crore donations from overseas Pakistanis, yet the calamity is s massive that more contributions are needed.

The article sums up the current situation in Pakistan and the efforts being done by the government of Pakistan as well as the NGOs working on the ground for the flood victims. The article also mentions some trusted foundations to make donations and help the people who have been affected.