Each pass of the satellite provides a swath of new data. These are downloaded and then processed: each swath pixel is compared with the location of over 2500 gauging sites and retained as an observation in case it is closer than 0.1 decimal degrees. There are two types of sites: calibration (C) or dry site and measurement (M) or wet site.

The ratio of the dry (C) and the wet (M) site is sensitive to surface water change. The unfiltered ratio is the ratio of C and M for each observation. Because of spatial variability, averaging is needed to get a stable signal: this is done by averaging the C and M values over 4 days and then taking the ratio. The signal should be sensitive to surface water change, but not to the geometry of the swaths.

A preliminary method to detect potential floods uses the statistics (average and standard deviation) of the signal per site; only after one year of data has been gathered this method will be somewhat reliable. The flood level is set to major flood (3) for the ~95 percentile (2 stdev), to flood (2) for the ~85 percentile (1.5 stdev) and to normal (1) below that. Low flow is currently not considered.

Publications:

• De Groeve, T., Z. Kugler, G. R. Brakenridge, 2007. Near Real Time Flood Alerting for the Global Distaser Alert and Coordination System. Proceedings of the 4^th International ISCRAM Conference (B. Van de Walle, P. Burghardt and C. Nieuwenhuis, eds.) Delft, the Netherlands, May 2007, in press
• Brakenridge, G. R., Nghiem, S.V., Anderson, E., Mic, R. (2007) Orbital microwave measurement of river discharge and ice status, Water Resources Research, in press

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GoSS seeks assistance for flood victims N-B-el Ghazal (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:08:00 +0200) : Over eleven thousand households are affected heavily by floods in Northern Bahar el Ghazal state. This, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in the Government of Southern Sudan GoSS.
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Violence among Pakistan flood victims hampering aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:55:00 +0200) : Aid workers in Pakistan say they have fled outbreaks of violence among the frustrated survivors of the country’s floods living in makeshift camps, while there have been isolated, spontaneous protests that have occasionally forced road closures.The angry outbursts by flood victims reliant on scarce....
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PAKISTAN : 350 million euro extra flood funding, but victims still suffering (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:00 +0200) : PAKISTAN 0 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have agreed to jointly provide additional aid to flood-hit Pakistan but both also insisted that the country needed to continue its economic reforms, officials said on Thursday. The announcement comes as angry outbursts by flood....
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Pakistan Says Seeks Flood Relief Without Dependency (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:34:00 +0200) : Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s army is struggling to provide relief for flooding victims without creating greater long-term dependency on aid, officials told President Barack Obama’s to...
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PAKISTAN - Sindh Shelter Needs Overwhelming as Floods Roll South (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +0200) : PAKISTAN - Sindh Shelter Needs Overwhelming as Floods Roll South - As Pakistan's flood waters continue to engulf towns and villages bordering the Indus river in southern Sindh, the need for emergency shelter for the victims is continuing to grow.
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Q+A-What does the $450 mln IMF flood aid mean for Pakistan? (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +0200) : 03 Sep 2010 07:33:31 GMT By Faisal Aziz and Sahar Ahmed KARACHI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid and disburse the funds in September to help the country's economy cope with the disaster.
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Pakistan: HHRD Flood Response Update September 3, 2010 (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +0200) : The worst Record Flooding in Pakistan- HHRD committed Response 158,000 flood affectees received health care, food , tents and utensils etc. - HHRD held 314 medical camps, treated 60,000 patients - Major diseases observed: diarrhea, skin infection, eye infection, URTI etc.
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Angry flood victims stall Pakistan aid efforts (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:13:00 +0200) : Angry outbursts by flood victims reliant on scarce aid are hampering relief work in Pakistan, as the nation struggles to cope with its worst natural disaster
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Lok Virsa holds Eid Festival to collect relief for flood affectees (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:10:00 +0200) : The entertainment-cum-cultural festival in the name of “Eid Sab Bachon Ki” feature food stalls, garments, bangles and Mehndi stalls, stalls by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), cultural and musical shows and other activities for children amusement such as jumping castles, magic shows, juggling shows, puppet shows, swings, etc.
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Govt distributing aid among flood victims transparently (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:10:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Senior Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Raheem Dad Khan says foreign countries are helping Pakistan as democratic government is distributing aid among flood victims in a transparent manner. Talking to Radio Pakistan, while commenting on the visit of Turkish first lady Amina....
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IMF stumps up Pakistan aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:09:00 +0200) : The International Monetary Fund is to give Pakistan US$450 million in immediate emergency funding while the World Bank has topped up its aid to the flood-stricken country to $1 billion. Yet to be decided by the IMF is if and when it will release more than $1 billion in loans agreed to in 2008.
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Victoria on flood watch as storms approach (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:50:00 +0200) : The weather bureau is warning that approaching storms could be the most significant weather event in Victoria for the past 15 years.
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'Islam's biggest rock star' donating music profits to help Pak flood victims (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:04:00 +0200) : British singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, dubbed 'Islam's biggest rock star' by Time magazine, has decided to donate profits from his latest single to help Pakistan flood victims.
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RM33bln needed to alleviate floods nationwide (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:02:00 +0200) : SIBU: RM33 billion. That's the staggerring sum the natural resources and environment ministry needs to alleviate flood problems nationwide under the 10th Malaysia Plan. Admitting it would not be easy for the government to come up with such huge amount at one go, minister Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah....
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Pakistan Operational Update (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:39:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD A month after torrential monsoon rains caused Pakistan’s worst natural disaster , leaving flood victims at risk of hunger and disease, WFP is ramping up its emergency operation to ensure that the most vulnerable people continue to receive life-saving food assistance and children do not slip into malnutrition.
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World Islamic body asks Muslims to tithe for Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0200) : Jeddah-based organisation calls on Muslims direct zakat to relief for flood-wracked Pakistan.
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Preparations underway for flood threats (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:09:00 +0200) : Preparations for heavy rainfall and flooding are underway in Victoria as communities batten down the hatches ahead of the forecast weekend deluge.
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Pakistan receives aid commitments of US $ 984.52 mln (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:51:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Pakistan has received aid commitments of US $ 984.52 million from various countries for the flood-affected people till September 1, 2010.“We have received an aid commitment of US $ 984.52 million from various countries for the flood-affected people till September 1, 2010 “,....
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Minister: State should invest CZK 4.5bn yearly against floods (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:23:00 +0200) : CTK The Czech state should earmark up to CZK 4.5 billion for anti-flood measures annually in 2013-2027, Environment Minister Pavel Drobil said after a meeting with Agriculture Minister Ivan Fuksa Thursday.
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Pakistan Taliban take responsibility for bombings (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:18:00 +0200) : DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban on Friday took responsibility for triple bombings at a Shi'ite Muslim procession this week, challenging the civilian government further as it struggles with a flood crisis.
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CJCSC visits flood hit areas of Sindh; appreciates relief efforts of Pakistan Navy (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:08:00 +0200) : LONDON, Sept 3 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan has termed the decision of International Cricket Council to suspend three Pakistani cricketers with various offences under ICC anti-corruption code for players as unhelpful and premature.
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IMF boost for flood victims as government comes under more criticism (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:50:00 +0200) : Thousands of flood victims in the Punjab province of Pakistan are living in camps. It is more than a month since the waters drove them from their homes. The International Monetary Fund has just announced a 350 million euros emergency aid package. It is a distant hope for many in the Lakhi Tibba camp....
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Naval Chief visits flood affected areas in Sindh (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:48:00 +0200) : KARACHI, Sept 2 (APP): The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir, on Thursday visited the flood affected areas of Sindh including Thatta, Sujawal to review the current flood situation and related rescue and relief operations. A Pakistan Navy statement here said that the Area Commander,....
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IMF to provide 450 million dollars emergency flood aid to Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:48:00 +0200) : WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (APP)- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday to provide 450 million dollars in immediate emergency financing to Pakistan to help the country manage the aftermath of the devastating floods that have led a huge humanitarian crisis and impacted economic prospects.
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Kayani, Mullen visits flood affected areas (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:48:00 +0200) : RAWALPINDI, Sep 2 (APP) - Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday flew over the flood affected areas of Southern Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.Accompanied by Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States, Kayani stopped over at Multan,....
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Over 6 million Bhat raised for flood affectees in Thailand TV transmission (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:48:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): A special live TV transmission, held at Thailand’s Channel 11 NBT to muster support for the people affected by the massive floods in Pakistan, helped raise funds to the tune of over Bhat 6 million.Dr. Pichate Satirachaval, Secretary General of the Central Islamic Committee....
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More Support For Flood Victims By Government Of Scotland (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:09:00 +0200) : The proposed minimum price for alcohol will be set at 45p per unit, it was announced today.
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World Bank, IMF boost Pakistan aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +0200) : Last Updated: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:23:00 +1000 The World Bank has raised flood aid to Pakistan to $US1 billion, while the International Monetary Fund has approved $450 million in emergency financing. The unprecedented floods have affected more than 18 million people, including eight million who are dependent on aid handouts to survive.
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Turkish PM’s wife assures support to rebuild flood-damaged homes (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:00 +0200) : PIR SABAK (Nowshera), Sept 2 (APP): The wife of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Thursday assured the flood affected people of Pakistan all support of her countrymen in helping rebuild their homes and livelihoods.Emine Erdogan, who along with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and....
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Govt to ensure transparency in utilization of funds for flood affected: Kaira (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:00 +0200) : PESHAWAR, Sept 2 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said here Thursday that the government would ensure transparency in utilization of funds for flood affectees and record of every penny would be available on website/internet of the concerned departments.
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Cancel all multilateral debt to Pak: Oxfam (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:00 +0200) : International aid agency Oxfam has warned that the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest instalment of $ 450 million loan to flood-ravaged Pakistan would risk plunging the country into debt that it can ill afford.
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Iran minister visits flood-hit Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:08:00 +0200) : Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar arrives in Islamabad to discuss ways to send relief aid to flood-hit Pakistani people, Press TV reported. Upon his arrival at Islamabad Chaklala Airport on Thursday, the Iranian minister was welcomed by his Pakistani ...
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Scots give £300k more in flood aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:06:00 +0200) : Alex Salmond has announced an extra £300,000 for the flood victims in Pakistan and praised the aid efforts of the Scottish people so far.
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Flood watch for NSW south-west (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:02:00 +0200) : A flood watch has been issued for south-west New South Wales including Queanbeyan.
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Landlords flooded villages in Pak (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:22:00 +0200) : Wealthy Pakistani landowners diverted flood waters away from their properties into unprotected villages as the nation suffered its worst ever deluge, the country's Ambassador to UN has alleged.
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ANSA McAL firm gives hampers to flood victims (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:59:00 +0200) : Trinidad Match Ltd, one of the subsidiaries of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies has donated 50 hampers to flood victims through the Ministry of the People and Social Development. The company is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in T&T. During a media briefing held at the ministry on....
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IMF to give Pakistan $450 mln in flood aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:35:00 +0200) : WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid and disburse funds in September to help the country's economy cope with the devastation, the head of the IMF said on Thursday.
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Stalled funding hits Pakistan aid effort (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:04:00 +0200) : Growing resentment among flood victims about pace of aid delivery hampering relief effort. -AFP
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Flood-Ridden Pakistan Ineligible For Emergency Debt Relief (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:00 +0200) : A loan deal between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and flood-stricken Pakistan announced Thursday has drawn the ire of several NGOs that claim the deal represents an "inadequate" and "cynical" response to the disaster that is estimated to have affected the lives of millions.
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Punjab announces relief package for Leh victims (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:45:00 +0200) : The Punjab government on Thursday announced a relief of Rs 1 crore for the rehabilitation of cloudburst and flash flood victims of Leh district in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Stalled funding hits Pakistan aid effort: UN (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:38:00 +0200) : THATTA, Pakistan – Relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan are being stretched by the "unprecedented scale" of the disaster, with the flow of international aid almost at a standstill, the UN said Thursday.
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Mercy Relief sends second team to Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:26:00 +0200) : SINGAPORE - The non-government Mercy Relief organisation has sent a second relief team and $450,000 worth of supplies to flood-ravaged Pakistan.
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U.S. Military Boosts Pakistan Aid Capabilities (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:19:00 +0200) : The U.S. military is boosting its flood-relief capabilities to Pakistan by deploying more aircraft and increasing the number of aid distribution stations.
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US to Send Flood Aid to North Korea (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:19:00 +0200) : North Korea is struggling with heavy rains and massive flooding that have washed out homes and ruined crops across the country.
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UN agency warns of tragedy in Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:19:00 +0200) : The United Nations refugee agency called for boosting relief efforts in the flood-hit province of Balochistan in south-western Pakistan.
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Pakistan Aid Hit by Stall In Funding (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:00 +0200) : THATTA, Pakistan — Relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan are being stretched by the “unprecedented scale” of the disaster, with the flow of international aid almost at a standstill, the UN said Thursday.
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IMF, World Bank step up aid to Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:02:00 +0200) : IMF and World Bank step up aid to flood-hit Pakistan to help it cope with its worst-ever humanitarian disaster.
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OIC asks Muslims to tithe for Pakistan (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:16:00 +0200) : JEDDAH: The Organisation of the Islamic Conference on Thursday appealed to Muslims everywhere to direct their zakat tithes to relief for flood-wracked Pakistan. The Jeddah-based pan-Islamic organisation, together with the OIC-sponsored International Islamic Fiqh Academy, said in a statement that....
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Pakistani Flood Victims Cope Without Bridges, Aid (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:14:00 +0200) : Twenty-five percent of Swat's rich croplands were lost to floods. Five weeks into the disaster -- and with no government official in sight -- farmers say their faith in the government's promise to compensate for damages is evaporating. Meanwhile, the distribution of food aid is being held up by red tape.
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DCA Raises $1.9 Million Towards Flood Recovery (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:13:00 +0200) : Donelson Christian Academy has reached an important goal on their road to recovery following the May floods. On Thursday, DCA's principal announced they had raised $500,000 to help with flood repairs.
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Punjab announces relief package for Leh victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:52:00 +0200) : The Punjab government on Thursday announced a relief of Rs 1 crore for the rehabilitation of cloudburst and flash flood victims of Leh district in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Flood-hit Pakistanis, Afghans may cross to Iran: UNHCR (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Dismal conditions in the flood-hit areas in Balochistan could force thousands of Pakistanis and Afghan refugees to cross the border into Iran, the UN refugee agency warned on Thursday. The number of displaced people in Balochistan is 1.7 million now, and lack of assistance could make....
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Flow of world aid almost at standstill: UN (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : THATTA: Flood relief efforts have been stretched by the “unprecedented scale” of disaster, with the flow of international aid almost at a standstill, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday. Although, the aid flow, which was initially slow had improved....
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478 medical camps, 163 mobile teams for flood victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ‘Sindh health dept treated over 0.9 million patients’ By Amar Guriro KARACHI: Sindh Health Department Special Secretary Capt Dr Abdul Majid on Thursday said his department has established 478 fixed medical camps in the flood relief camps in Sindh and 163 mobile teams to provide necessary medical facilities.
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Rs 250bn relief package for flood victims likely (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : * Govt plans to give Rs 100,000 each to 2.5 million households By Sajid Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: The federal government is finalising a financial relief package for the flood-affected people amounting to over Rs 250 billion, official sources told Daily Times on Thursday. The government will provide Rs 100,000 each to some 2.
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Mullen, Kayani visit flood-hit areas (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Navy Admiral Mike Mullen was in Pakistan on Thursday to consult with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. Earlier, Gen. Kayani escorted Admiral Mullen on a visit to see first-hand the flood stricken areas of Pakistan.
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HBFC donates Rs 250 million for flood relief programme (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : KARACHI: House Building Finance Corporation Limited (HBFCL) has announced a contribution of Rs 250 million to provide relief to victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. As a part of its Crisis Response Initiative, HBFCL has donated Rs 100 million to the Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund.
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PNCA collects donations for flood victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) as per its plan to collect donation from public in different markets of federal capital, on Thursday visited Super Market (F-6) and Jinnah Super Market (F-7). Riding on a truck, the members of artist community from twin cities included Babar....
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Eid holidays announced (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has approved Eidul Fitr holidays from September 10 to 13. On the occasion, he has urged the nation to remember the flood-affected people and generously help them, said a press statement issued on Thursday.
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WB boosts flood support to $1 billion (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : Staff Report ISLAMABAD: World Bank President Robert B Zoellick told Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday that the bank would raise its flood-related support in the current fiscal year to $1 billion from $900 million, while emphasising commitment to help Pakistan recover from the worst floods in its history.
dailytimesPK

SSGC sets up crisis cell to monitor flood situation (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : Staff Report KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGC) has been at the forefront of providing relief on a massive scale to the flood affectees of the most devastating to strike Pakistan. Almost on an instinct, SSGC implemented an elaborate relief operation that entailed setting up well-stocked....
dailytimesPK

PC earmarks Rs 200 million for flood relief goods (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has earmarked Rs 200 million for flood relief in addition to the contributions out of salaries as per government directions. PC has also formulated teams comprising PC officials and consultants to coordinate with the district administration for....
dailytimesPK

Women, children most vulnerable in flood crisis (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : * Parents worry about schooling, health of children * Dehydration, skin and eye infections common * 1,180 people visiting Diarrhoea treatment centre daily NOWSHERA: Displaced flood victims have said that lack of clean water and high temperatures are causing illnesses sweeping through relief camps with children most at risk.
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MQM cancels Altaf Hussain’s birthday celebrations (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) co-ordination committee has cancelled all birthday celebrations of MQM chief Altaf Hussain due to the flood. As per a statement, instead money should be donated to the Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation. The MQM chief has donated an additional amount of 5,000....
dailytimesPK

Mobilink reaches out to 65,000 flood victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Mobilink is rapidly expanding the outreach of its flood relief efforts and continues to deliver healthy food and basic necessities to flood victims across the country. The efforts are being channeled through the Mobilink Foundation using Rs 85 million committed by Mobilink and OTH exclusively for Flood Relief efforts.
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Foreign interest in blue chips takes Karachi stocks 28 pts up (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : KARACHI: The Karachi stock market closed in the positive zone on Thursday as foreign investors took interest in oil and gas, energy and cement sectors on strong valuations ahead of major construction efforts to rebuild the flood-hits regions of the country. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index gained 27.
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‘Balochistan not provided required assistance’ (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : * Rahila Durrani says 50,000 tents needed as 450,000 people live in open places By Mohammad Zafar QUETTA: Balochistan Prosecution Minister Rahila Durrani on Thursday said the federal government had not provided required relief assistance to the flood affectees in her province.
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Serve people instead of playing politics: Taseer (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : MUZAFFARGARH: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer said on Thursday that time was not suitable to play politics and everyone should reach out to the flood-hit communities to serve them. The governor said that PPP does not believe in politicking on floods, rather taking it as an opportunity to serve the....
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World’s flood response gaining momentum: FO (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : * Donors’ conference, other events planned * Foreign Office welcomes US designation of TTP as terrorist organisation By Tahir Niaz ISLAMABAD: The International community’s response to the floods is gradually gaining momentum and the country has so far received pledges of $1 billion from the world, the Foreign Office said on Thursday.
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Flood victims await help, one month on (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : CHARSADDA: Day after day, Afshan Bibi, a mother of 11, trudges to the UN distribution centre to get relief supplies to help her cope with the aftermath of devastating floods. A month later, housed in a tent encampment, she still comes away with nothing. “I’ve come here every day for a whole month, but I haven’t received anything,” she said.
dailytimesPK

BMW Group to donate 1m dirhams for flood victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : Karachi: As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, the BMW Group has pledged its support and unity to the victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. BMW Group will be donating UAE 1,000,000 dirhams to one of the world’s largest and most credible humanitarian organisations -....
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Emergency cash injection required (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : ‘JP-1 demand swells to 100% for flood operations’ By Muhammad Yasir KARACHI: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) needs an emergency cash injection of Rs 25 billion to meet the 100 percent increase in Jet Fuel (JP-1) demand for the aircraft engaged in relief operations, PSO Managing Director Irfan Quershi said.
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Red Cross aid workers face anger (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : GENEVA: Red Cross aid workers have faced angry crowds in Pakistan when distributing food and other supplies to flood victims, a disturbing trend that could jeopardise operations, a senior official said on Thursday. An ICRC relief convoy was forced to halt handouts of supplies and retreat hastily in....
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Folk singer Ataullah Niazi visits SNGPL HQ (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) employees on Thursday arranged a visit of folk singer Ataullh Niazi to SNGPL headquarters (HQ) as a part of their campaign to collect funds for flood victims. SNGPL Employees Union President Raja Mukhtar Ali told Daily Times that....
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Protests mar PM’s address at Pir Sabik relief camp (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : Staff Report NOWSHERA: Poor arrangements, protests by flood affectees and humid weather marred Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani’s address at the Pir Sabik flood relief camp near Nowshera. Gilani was forced to stop his speech thrice due to some technical problems in the sound system.
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Cathay Pacific flies relief goods to Pakistan (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : KARACHI: In a move to help the flood-affected victims of Pakistan, Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways has airlifted 27 tonnes of relief goods from Hanoi and Saigon in Vietnam, which were carried via Hong Kong to Pakistan on a special freighter flight (CX041).
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PIA airlifts 480,878 kg of relief goods (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has airlifted 480,878 kgs of relief goods free of cost for the flood affected People of Pakistan from Far East, Middle East, Europe, United Kingdom, USA, Canada and from Pakistan to date. PIA Spokesman said.
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Floodwaters enter Jati city (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +0200) : * Khairpur Nathan Shah being evacuated over flood threat * Met Office says monsoon spell to weaken from mid-September Daily Times Monitor LAHORE: Floodwaters have entered Jati city in Thatta district, while the floodwave coming from Shahdadkot entered Khairpur Nathan Shah, inundating the Indus Highway, a private TV channel reported on Thursday.
dailytimesPK

Local youth organize aid for Pakistan (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:49:00 +0200) : A group of Edmonton youth is putting together flood relief packages for Pakistan.
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Coping With Flood Damage In North Pakistan (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:44:00 +0200) : The floods were swift and destructive in northern Pakistan, destroying bridges and roads and riverside communities. NPR's Julie McCarthy returns to the place where Pakistan's worst flood in memory began, to see how reconstruction efforts are going.
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Why We've Given Less To Pakistan's Flood Victims (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:44:00 +0200) : Americans have given $25 million so far to help victims of Pakistan's flood disaster -- far less than the U.S. donations made in the immediate aftermath of other major disasters. Experts cite the relative lack of news coverage, attitudes toward Pakistan and the nature of the disaster itself.
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Emine Erdogan visits Nowshera F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : NOWSHERA: The wife of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Thursday assured the flood affected people of Pakistan all support of her countrymen ...
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Imran stresses joint efforts in flood relief activities F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI) has said that all political parties, business community and NGOs should put behind all the ...
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Man loses son after ignoring flood warnings F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : SUKKUR: Imam and Ghulam are bitterly repenting their decision not to leave their home early to escape the flood which has ruined their lives and even their ...
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Nawaz urges Centre to step up aid money F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : MUZAFFARGARH: PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the Federal government to start payment of Rs 100,000 each to the flood-hit people ...
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FS continue relief efforts in Chitral, Dir F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : PESHAWAR: Frontier Scouts continues its relief activities in the flood-affected areas in collaboration with local people, civil administration, donor agencies ...
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Army?s rescue, relief operation in full swing F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army is devotedly working in rescue and relief operations in flood affected areas across the country. Pakistan Army soldiers during ...
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Dadu facing flood threats, Jati inundated G.N. Mughul (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : KARACHI: Two unfortunate districts of Sindh viz. Dadu and Thatta, continue to face the wrath of roaring flood water of Indus. According to latest reports, ...
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Two girls drowned F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : LARKANA: Two girls of a flood victim family drowned in Rice Canal of Larkana while swimming to beat the scorching heat. According to details children ...
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Asghar named HR director F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has nominated Asghar Ali, Director HR/Administration, PDMA/PaRRSA as provincial focal person for flood 2010 ...
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Pesco okays Rs 50m for flood affectees F.P. Report (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:00 +0200) : PESHAWAR: PESCO BoD approved donation of Rs. 50 millin for flood affected people and Rs. 1.5 million compensatin approved for XEN Abdul Hameed Khan and ...
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IMF raises Pakistan funding (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:14:00 +0200) : Finance for flood-ravaged nation from IMF reaches $450m as aid workers warn of "second wave of death".
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Flood refugees may flee to Iran (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:14:00 +0200) : Dismal conditions in flood-hit areas in southwest Pakistan could force thousands of Pakistanis and Afghan refugees to cross the border into Iran.
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Exodus to Iran feared (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:09:00 +0200) : Anita Joshua ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday warned that the deteriorating condition of the flood-affected people in Balochistan could force them to move into Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province where the anti-Iran Jundullah Movement for the rights of the Sunni Baloch minority is active.
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CJCSC visits flood hit areas of Sindh; appreciates relief efforts of Pakistan Navy (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP) - Pakistan test Captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif are withdrawn from the tour of England on the advice of the International Cricket Council (ICC).“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt was advised by the ICC not to consider the three....
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Over 6 million Bhat raised for flood affectees in Thailand TV transmission (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): A special live TV transmission, held at Thailand’s Channel 11 NBT to muster support for the people affected by the massive floods in Pakistan, helped raise funds to the tune of over Bhat 6 million.Dr. Pichate Satirachaval, Secretary General of the Central Islamic Committee of....
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Relief efforts to continue till return of flood victims to their homes: PM (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stressed the need to continue the relief efforts with the same zeal and zest as exhibited during last weeks till the flood affected people return to their homes.The Prime Minister was talking to the Federal Ministers who met him at....
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Four more U.S. helicopters arrived to take part in relief operation (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:00 +0200) : ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP) - Four U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters arrived at Pano Aqil Air Base near Sukkur on Thursday to prepare for relief operations in the flood-stricken area.The aircraft are the first four of what will eventually be eight U.S.
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From Pakistan: Food For Thought (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:00 +0200) : Elderly people are proving to be among the most vulnerable in flood-hit Pakistan, according to a Belfast charity worker in the country.
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Pakistan flood effects will linger: aid agencies (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:33:00 +0200) : The flood waters that inundated a large swath of Pakistan and forced millions of people out of their homes are starting to recede in some areas - but humanitarian organizations are warning that the need will linger long after the water has poured into the sea.
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