Flood affects over 33 million people across country: Sherry

Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has said Pakistan has gone through a traumatic and devastating flood impacting more than 33 million people.

She expressed these views while speaking at event regarding Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Cities for improved Livelihoods at the Water Pavilion at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

She said almost one third of Pakistan was inundated and the loss and damage combined amounted to thirty billion dollar according to the Post-disaster Needs Assessment.

Source: Radio Pakistan