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The lasting impact of floods on children

By: Umair Anwar, Uploaded: 28th August 2010



The destruction caused by massive floods is so huge that it cannot be described in words. People have almost lost everything, which they saved for their children over decades.

Although the government is trying to sustain the economic losses made by deadly floods, but it appears as if the flood victims are not receiving proper aid.

Where thousands of people are undergoing mental torture due to floods and its aftermath, children also have a deep impact on their minds. Some have already started to develop minor mental problems, which might augment in the near future.

The violence that occurs during receipt of aid from relief volunteers has been creating a deep impact on children. In Jacobabad, few cases have been reported in which children have become mentally disturbed due to the surrounding environment.

An 8 year old child is one such case who was so scared of floods and then its aftermath, that he lost is mental condition in Jacobabad.

The victims in the relief camps have complained that law and order is not being maintained, resulting in fierce fights over aid. People have been seen fighting to snatch aid from each other. Flood victims are even protesting due to unjust supply of aid.

The conditions in relief camps is worsening due to shortage of aid. People and children are surrounded with hunger and illness. This huge disaster is constantly leaving a negative impact on children’s minds, which could be extremely harmful for our generations to come.

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Story first published: 28th August 2010




 
 
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