This year in Pakistan, monsoon rain is on a whole other level, an absolutely devastating level. The rain began in July, and since then, 1/3 of Pakistan is under water.
33 million people have been estimated to be impacted by these floods, and there have been nearly 1500 people killed, and the rain is still coming. According to the Washington Post, from June to August, Pakistan received 190 percent of its normal rainfall.
Researchers believe that climate change has played a large role in this years unusual monsoon season.
As the earth warms up, it is harder to predict storm forecasts, leading to less preparation. There can be intense floods as we are currently seeing, or even intense droughts in the future. There are currently more rainy days, increasing the monsoon season, explaining the devastating flooding.
The warmer sea temperatures cause more evaporation, leading to more moisture available in the air to rain.
The monsoon flooding is not the only problem. Due to the flooding, drinkable water is very scarce. Many families are forced to drink diseased water, now being affected by water-borne diseases.
Many bridges and roads are gone, causing less access to hospitals, schools, and vital resources.
What can you do to help? Donate to Unicef today. With the donated money, they are able to deliver supplies and emergency services to the millions impacted.
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