KARACHI: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is currently taking care of almost 500,000 people in the five flood-affected districts of Sindh through relief operation in collaboration with international bodies, ensuring shelter, healthcare, cash assistance, livelihood support, water and sanitation facilities as well as hygiene promotion for the calamity hit people.

PRCS chief Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari briefed Karachi Corps Commander Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar about the ongoing relief activities in the province during a meeting on Thursday.

Mr Leghari provided insights into PRCS’s emergency flood response in Sindh, highlighting activities such as the distribution of essential supplies, provision of shelter, healthcare, installation of water treatment facilities, and provision of cash assistance to affected families., said a PRCS statement issued after the meeting.

“The corps commander praised the timely and efficient response of the PRCS during 2022 floods. He underscored the importance of enhancing collaborative efforts in climate change awareness, disaster management, anticipatory actions, and planning thorough volunteer engagement,” said the statement.

Published in Dawn, April 19th, 2024