Devastating Consequences of Floods on Children and Urgent Funding Appeal by UNICEF

According to UNICEF, the flood caused severe damage to many homes, hospitals, schools and other basic infrastructure.

UNICEF says the consequences of floods are often more devastating to children than the extreme weather events themselves.

Experts explained that children are among the most vulnerable groups, and are at high risk of disease outbreaks, lack of safe drinking water, malnutrition, disruption to learning, and violence.

With the dwindling supply of potable water, the United Nations fears the specter of an outbreak of diarrhea and cholera, as well as dehydration and malnutrition.

Furthermore, there are fears that children who have lost their parents will fall prey to protection risks, including violence and exploitation.

For an urgent, life-saving response to children, UNICEF needs at least six and a half million US dollars, which, according to observers, calls for all countries to come together to prevent any health or social risks to children.

2023-09-18 08:36:55

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