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Pakistan's floods throw the need for disaster preparation into stark relief

Source(s): Guardian, the (UK)
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The important effects that have affected Pakistan after the floods show that the country needs a disaster risk reduction strategy reports Chris Tidey, communications specialist for emergencies at UNICEF, for the Guardian. This type of strategy would include the relocation of communities away from flood-prone areas, construction of drainage systems and ensuring sources of clean water are not contaminated by flood water.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Water Disaster risk management
Country and region Pakistan

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