PRESS RELEASE
Brussels: September 12, 2011
The unprecedented rains in southern Pakistan have wreaked havoc with the lives of millions of people besides causing huge devastation to livestock and standing crops. Hundreds of people have lost their lives and over five million people have been displaced and directly affected by this natural disaster.
Over four million acres of land is under water; 2.5 million acres of crops have been destroyed; and over a million houses have been damaged or washed away.
The situation is deteriorating with forecast of more widespread rains in the area. A massive relief and rescue operation is being undertaken by government of Pakistan.
In order to participate in relief efforts, Pakistani community in Belgium and Luxembourg can make financial contributions in the following bank account:
Embassy of Pakistan
Flood Relief Fund
IBAN: BE68 3630 7622 2034
BIC: BBRU BE BB
ING Bank, Wiener Branch,
1170 - Brussels (Belgium)
