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August 13th Flood Update
Pakistan issued new flood warnings to several cities in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh.
Survivors are building tent cities.
U.S. Consol General William Martin said that the United States will help Balochistan.
UN agencies and the Red Cross said that relief aid is lagging for millions of flood victims.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon will visit areas of Pakistan that have been devastated by the floods.
The President of the World Bank said that the floods have destroyed $1 billion in crops.
The flood is heading towards Jacobabad.
3,000 people decided not to leave their homes as authorities ordered the evacuation of Jacobabad.
700,000 people have yet to receive assistance and tents.
Dr. Ijaz Ashan gave an impassioned cry for people to help flood victims because of the disappointing amount of aid coming into Pakistan.
14 million people have been affected by the floods according to the World Bank.
Malaysia gave $1 million to Pakistan to assist flood victims.
Photographer Ahmed Ramzan has captured the essence of the disaster in Pakistan in the lens of his camera.
The U.S. has dedicated 1,000 Marines to help flood victims in Pakistan.
August 12th Flood Update
The United Nations appealed for $460 million in flood relief, donors have already pledged $150 million.
A spokesman for U.N humanitarian operations said that the flooding in Pakistan could require billions of dollars of aid for farmers.
The city of Larkana is threatened by floodwaters.
The Punjab Emergency Service rescued 375 people.
President Zadari flew into a flooded area to witness the devastation.
The floods have destroyed 500,000 tons of wheat.
Kuwait sent a military aircraft full of aid to Pakistan.
The Pakistani community of Abu Dhabi urged people to give Zakat to the victims of the floods.
Food prices have increased dramatically in Pakistan as a result of the floods.