Norway Contributes NOK 8 Million to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund: OCHA

2022-11-08T15:59+0100khaama (en)

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) announced that Norway has contributed 8 million Norwegian Krone to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund. Norway’s pledge of NOK 8 million to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund was welcomed by the UN OCHA in a tweet on Tuesday, November 8.

2.1 billones se destinarán para atender emergencia invernal: Gustavo Petro

2022-11-08T14:14+0100elcolombiano (es)

Desde El Cairo (Egipto), en el debate general de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP27) , el presidente Gustavo Petro afirmó que ya se recibió la primera donación que tendrá como prioridad cubrir la emergencia de una ola invernal que derivó en declaración de desastre natural.

Counties under state of emergency ahead of potential Hurricane Nicole

2022-11-08T10:29+0100virginislandsdailynews (en)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Just weeks before the end of the 2022 hurricane season, South Florida could feel the impacts of potential Hurricane Nicole, and experts said that the threat to the region is increasing. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency in 34 Florida counties, including Broward,....

Coast Guard Prepares for Subtropical Storm Nicole, Warns of Impacts

2022-11-08T01:06+0100hstoday (en)

Coast Guard Seventh District crews are preparing in advance of Subtropical Storm NICOLE ’s forecast impact. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for NICOLE, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday. Hurricanes and tropical storms can be deadly, and the Coast Guard’s ability to....

Subtropical storm Nicole prompts hurricane watch in Florida

2022-11-07T22:19+0100deseret (en)

Voters exit the polls after casting their ballots on the first day of early voting at the Supervisor of Elections Main Office in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Oct. 24, 2022. Election officials in some Florida counties urged people to vote early Sunday, Nov. 6, where possible as a potential tropical system threatens the state on Election Day.

Eleanor Sanders (Ambasciata Uk): "Italia e Regno Unito partner sul clima oltre la Cop26"

2022-11-07T17:41+0100ilSole24ore (it)

Alla vigilia dell’inizio della Cop27, la Conferenza delle Nazioni Unite sul Clima, la vice-Ambasciatrice britannica in Italia, Eleanor Sanders, parla della partnership tra Regno Unito ed Italia per la Cop26 e dei risultati raggiunti, sottolineando che “solo insieme possiamo fare la differenza” e....

When will Miami and the rest of Florida feel Subtropical Storm Nicole’s rain and wind?

2022-11-07T16:58+0100miamiherald (en)

Here’s what the forecast shows: Where could Nicole make landfall? How strong will it be? Subtropical Storm Nicole could possibly be a Category 1 hurricane by the time it approaches Florida’s east coast Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center’s Monday morning advisory.

Altro Eleanor Sanders (Ambasciata Uk): "Italia e Regno Unito partner sul clima oltre la Cop26"

2022-11-07T16:40+0100affaritaliani (it)

(Agenzia Vista) Roma, 05 novembre 2022 Alla vigilia dell’inizio della Cop27, la Conferenza delle Nazioni Unite sul Clima, la vice-Ambasciatrice britannica in Italia, Eleanor Sanders, parla della partnership tra Regno Unito ed Italia per la Cop26 e dei risultati raggiunti, sottolineando che “solo....

How Arizona and federal agencies assist after natural disasters destroy homes

2022-11-07T15:41+0100azcentral (en)

Arizona residents had to navigate a 2022 wildfire season that began early and charred thousands of acres on top of a monsoon season that was wetter than normal and caused floods. At least 13 wildfires burned more than 120,000 acres across the state, and Coconino County recorded at least 41 flood events during monsoon season.

Assuming global warming, etc., public comments on raising seawalls

2022-11-07T09:00+0100tellerreport (en)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is the first in the country to compile a plan to raise the sea level in anticipation of rising sea levels and intensifying typhoons due to global warming. . According to the latest report of the United Nations IPCC = "Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change", if....

Tropical System Could Hit Florida with Heavy Rain and Disrupt Election Week [Update]

2022-11-07T03:28+0100natureworldnews (en)

A tropical system is raging towards the Southeast United States , which could bring heavy rain to Florida and disruption the election week. This is according to latest weather forecasts, which projected that one of the two tropical disturbances over the Atlantic Ocean may reach Central Florida by Election Day.

Flesh-eating bacteria: What to know about Vibrio vulnificus and how to avoid it

2022-11-06T16:03+0100deleciousfood (en)

These infections are rare but serious. Vibrio vulnificus causes an estimated 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vibrio vulnificus lives naturally in warm, brackish or brackish water. It comes from the same family of bacteria that cause cholera.

Unsettled Weather with a Barrage of Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow to Continue in the Western United States Next Week

2022-11-06T11:03+0100natureworldnews (en)

The Western US will remain under unsettle weather with additional torrential rain and high elevation snow in the forecast, according to AccuWeather , whose meteorologists said multiple moisture-driven storms and waves of cold air mass will combine. The combination of the said weather hazards will keep the region wet and cold until next week.

Concerned About Flooding? Ensure Your Home and Belongings are Protected

2022-11-05T09:14+0100whig (en)

(StatePoint) According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floods are the most frequently occurring natural disaster in the United States , which is why it is important to understand the risks and costs associated with flooding, and what you can do to protect your home.

We’re committed to assisting displaced persons — Buhari

2022-11-05T05:52+0100vanguardngr (en)

President Buhari stated this during the commemoration of the National Day for Internally Displaced Persons with the theme “The journey so far: The Future of Durable Solutions,” at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim....

Flood, wildfire alerts, healthcare and more: How Google is using AI for people's benefits

2022-11-05T05:30+0100cio-economictimes (en)

(AI) is something that Google has been betting big for a while now. From better translations to enhancements in software, AI is at the heart of a lot that Google does. The Sundar Pichai-led company has detailed three initiatives where AI is being used for the benefits of people.

PM Shehbaz says grateful to US for additional $30 million in assistance for flood victims

2022-11-05T04:21+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed gratitude to the United States government for the announcement of an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance for the flood victims of Pakistan. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said that with the start of winter, challenges of food, health, and shelter persist.

Climate change measures on the line in the 2022 midterms Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact. Nov 3

2022-11-05T00:48+0100cbslocal (en)

"This midterm election has significant stakes for the climate," Geoffrey Henderson, a postdoctoral associate at Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy, told CBS News. Clean energy, pollution and infrastructure upgrades are all important aspects of climate policy that have found their way onto the ballot.

The Science of Hurricanes: Preparing for and Enduring Big Storms

2022-11-04T23:44+0100homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

Hurricane damages cost an average of $20.5 billion per event in the United States . Scientists are working to better prepare authorities, emergency responders, and communities in the face of these increasingly extreme weather events. All while keeping our electricity flowing. Hurricane damages cost an average of $20.

UPDATE: We’re committed to assisting displaced persons — Buhari

2022-11-04T20:42+0100opinionnigeria (en)

He said the increasing incidence of forced displacement resulting from ethnic, religious, economic and boundary conflicts, natural and man-made disasters, and its attendant massive destruction to lives and property compelled the Federal Government to embark on a search for durable solutions through....

MIL-OSI USA: Menendez, Booker Announce $5.6M for Hurricane Ida-Related Damages

2022-11-04T19:59+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Bob Menendez JERSEY CITY, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced $5,601,686.52 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support debris removal and structural repairs as a result of damages caused by Hurricane Ida.

MIL-OSI NGOs: Hunger and malnutrition being driven by climate crisis and conflict in South Sudan

2022-11-04T11:00+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: UNICEF – JUBA, 3 November 2022 – Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan, with some communities likely to face starvation if humanitarian assistance is not sustained and climate adaptation measures are not scaled-up, the United Nations warned today.

Flood, wildfire alerts, healthcare and more: How Google is…

2022-11-04T09:18+0100samacharcentral (en)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something that Google has been betting big for a while now. From better translations to enhancements in software, AI is at the heart of a lot that Google does. The Sundar Pichai-led company has detailed three initiatives where AI is being used for the benefits of people.

Press release 03 November 2022 Hunger and malnutrition being driven by climate crisis and conflict in South Sudan Visit the page

2022-11-04T08:39+0100unicef (en)

JUBA, 3 November 2022 – Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan, with some communities likely to face starvation if humanitarian assistance is not sustained and climate adaptation measures are not scaled-up, the United Nations warned today.

Climate change measures on the line in the 2022 midterms Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact. 1M ago

2022-11-04T00:19+0100CBSnews (en)

is now in the single digits, and this year there are a number of major issues on the line. One of those issues could have implications for humanity as a whole: "This midterm election has significant stakes for the climate," Geoffrey Henderson, a postdoctoral associate at Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy, told CBS News.

Nearly eight million at risk of starvation in South Sudan

2022-11-03T22:47+0100europesun (en)

Three United Nations agencies say up to eight million people in South Sudan could face severe food shortages between now and next year's harvests as a result of floods, drought and conflict. The Food and Agriculture Organisation, the UN Children's Fund Unicef and the UN World Food Programme (WFP)....

La ciudad estrena su Plan Tsunami Huelva, una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país

2022-11-03T20:35+0100heconomia (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido hoy la presentación a representantes de toda la sociedad onubense del Plan Tsunami Huelva, el estreno de una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde de Huelva, Gabriel Cruz; el presidente de Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras; Antonio....

Researchers Say Misleading FEMA Flood Maps Understate Risk

2022-11-03T19:04+0100claimsjournal (en)

Hurricane Ian put a stark spotlight on the issue when it caused widespread storm surge and inland flooding across parts of Florida in late September and into mid-October. Thousands of homeowners were flooded in the storm and its aftermath, but few carried flood coverage through FEMA’s National Flood....

Louisiana congressional delegation has run out of patience on flood insurance changes

2022-11-03T15:22+0100nola (en)

WASHINGTON – With thousands of south Louisiana homeowners receiving startling increases in the cost of their flood insurance, Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Baton Rouge, wrote the Biden administration Thursday morning that he has run out of patience waiting for a meeting to explain what went into calculating those new rates.

Huracán Lisa toca tierra en Belice y amenaza a una Centroamérica en alerta

2022-11-03T13:28+0100diariolibre (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

Hunger and malnutrition being driven by climate crisis and conflict in South Sudan

2022-11-03T09:33+0100reliefWeb (en)

The proportion of people facing severe acute food insecurity is at the highest level ever, surpassing levels seen even during the conflicts in 2013 and 2016. Juba -- Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan, with some communities....

Hunger and malnutrition being driven by climate crisis in South Sudan

2022-11-03T08:49+0100miragenews (en)

The proportion of people facing severe acute food insecurity is at the highest level ever, surpassing levels seen even during the conflicts in 2013 and 2016. Juba – Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan, with some communities....

Le Nazioni Unite hanno avvertito che i ghiacciai in Yosemite e in Africa scompariranno entro il 2050

2022-11-03T06:41+0100gexperience (it)

Giovedì l’Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite per l’educazione, la scienza e la cultura ha avvertito in un nuovo rapporto che i ghiacciai in almeno un terzo dei suoi siti del patrimonio mondiale, incluso lo Yosemite National Park, scompariranno entro la metà del secolo anche se le emissioni saranno ridotte.

02.11.2022 Zimbabwe - Farmers count loss and damage as climate change hits country hard Rising global temperatures have affected Zimbabwe heavily, with extreme events like veld fires, cyclone-induced heavy rainfall and droughts. This has led to farmers in the southern African country facing crop losses.

2022-11-03T03:43+0100agroinsurance-en (en)

Rising global temperatures have affected Zimbabwe heavily, with extreme events like veld fires, cyclone-induced heavy rainfall and droughts. This has led to farmers in the southern African country facing crop losses. Rising annual temperatures have influenced the frequency and spread of veld fires wildfires on veld grasslands in the country.

02.11.2022 Zimbabwe - Farmers count loss and damage as climate change hits country hard Rising global temperatures have affected Zimbabwe heavily, with extreme events like veld fires, cyclone-induced heavy rainfall and droughts. This has led to farmers in the southern African country facing crop losses.

2022-11-03T00:56+0100agroinsurance (en)

Rising global temperatures have affected Zimbabwe heavily, with extreme events like veld fires, cyclone-induced heavy rainfall and droughts. This has led to farmers in the southern African country facing crop losses. Rising annual temperatures have influenced the frequency and spread of veld fires wildfires on veld grasslands in the country.

Huracán Lisa toca tierra en Belice y amenaza a una Centroamérica en alerta

2022-11-03T00:26+0100eleconomista-mx (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de...

2022-11-02T23:51+0100elmundo-sv (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

Huracán Lisa toca tierra en Belice y amenaza a una Centroamérica en alerta

2022-11-02T23:37+0100laprensa-HN (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

Huracán Lisa toca tierra en Belice y amenaza a una Centroamérica en alerta

2022-11-02T23:19+0100elmundo-sv (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

Huracán Lisa toca tierra en Belice y amenaza a una Centroamérica en alerta

2022-11-02T23:18+0100lanacion-AR (es)

El huracán Lisa tocó tierra este miércoles en la costa de Belice con vientos sostenidos de 140 km/h, mientras que el resto de países del norte de Centroamérica y estados del sureste mexicano permanecen en alerta por las lluvias del ciclón. El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos (CNH)....

Groups urge Marcos to do more than plant trees

2022-11-02T22:40+0100inquirer (en)

Mr. Marcos said long-term flood control projects should include planting trees on those denuded mountains where Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” (international name: Nalgae) dumped heavy rains last week. According to KMP chair emeritus Rafael Mariano, the President should not simply state the pressing....

Green economy will provide better income ― Minister

2022-11-02T15:48+0100tribuneonlineng (en)

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Otunba Niyi Adebayo has said that the policy measure of the Green Economy will provide better income opportunities, reduce poverty and create more jobs. The Minister said this in Owerri Wednesday during the flagging off of tree planting initiative....

Huelva presenta su Plan Tsunami, una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país

2022-11-02T14:58+0100lavozdigital (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido hoy la presentación a representantes de toda la sociedad onubense del Plan Tsunami Huelva, el estreno de una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde de Huelva, Gabriel Cruz; el presidente de Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras; Antonio....

Huelva presenta su Plan Tsunami, una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país

2022-11-02T14:55+0100sevilla-abc (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido hoy la presentación a representantes de toda la sociedad onubense del Plan Tsunami Huelva, el estreno de una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde de Huelva, Gabriel Cruz; el presidente de Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras; Antonio....

¿Qué hacer ante un Tsunami?: los onubenses tienen entre 30 y 40 minutos para ir a zonas elevadas antes de que llegue la ola

2022-11-02T14:44+0100huelva24 (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido hoy la presentación del Plan Tsunami Huelva , "pionero" en Espapa, que que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde, Gabriel Curz, Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras; Antonio Nogales ; y los geólogos Juan Antonio Morales y Francisco Manuel Alonso Chaves.

Huelva estrena su Plan Tsunami y se prepara para la gran ola

2022-11-02T14:21+0100andaluciainformacion (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido este miércoles la presentación a representantes de toda la sociedad onubense del Plan Tsunami Huelva , el estreno de una iniciativa pionera en el país que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde de Huelva, Gabriel Cruz; el presidente de Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras;....

Plan Tsunami Huelva: Todo lo que debes saber para sobrevivir a la gran ola

2022-11-02T14:12+0100huelvaya (es)

La Casa Colón ha acogido este miércoles la presentación a representantes de toda la sociedad onubense del Plan Tsunami Huelva , el estreno de una iniciativa pionera en nuestro país que ha contado con la intervención del alcalde de Huelva, Gabriel Cruz; el presidente de Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras;....

Westmincom, US troops boost humanitarian aid, disaster response in Paeng-hit areas

2022-11-02T11:22+0100inquirer (en)

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The magnitude of the devastation brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) in Maguindanao has prompted military officials to devote their logistics and other resources for humanitarian assistance and disaster response, a top....

IAEA/FAO Emergency Support to Help Flood-Hit Pakistan with Soil Fertility and Animal Diseases

2022-11-01T14:09+0100reliefWeb (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rains and rapidly melting glaciers following a severe heat wave this year has led to historic flooding in Pakistan. In August, the country’s government declared a state of emergency and by the end of that month a third of the country was underwater.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 14, Pages 5504: High-Performance Segmentation for Flood Mapping of HISEA-1 SAR Remote Sensing Images

2022-11-01T13:46+0100mdpi (en)

Floods are the among the most frequent and common natural disasters, causing numerous casualties and extensive property losses worldwide every year. Since flooding areas are often accompanied by cloudy and rainy weather, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is one of the most powerful sensors for flood....

IAEA/FAO Emergency Support to Help Flood-Hit Pakistan with Soil Fertility and Animal Diseases

2022-11-01T13:24+0100iaea (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rains and rapidly melting glaciers following a severe heat wave this year has led to historic flooding in Pakistan. In August, the country’s government declared a state of emergency and by the end of that month a third of the country was underwater.

MIL-OSI Security: IAEA/FAO Emergency Support to Help Flood-Hit Pakistan with Soil Fertility and Animal...

2022-11-01T13:12+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rains and rapidly melting glaciers following a severe heat wave this year has led to historic flooding in Pakistan. In August, the country’s government declared a state of emergency and by the end of that month a third of the country was underwater.

IAEA/FAO Emergency Support to Help Flood-Hit Pakistan with Soil Fertility and Animal Diseases

2022-11-01T11:31+0100miragenews (en)

Unusually heavy monsoon rains and rapidly melting glaciers following a severe heat wave this year has led to historic flooding in Pakistan. In August, the country’s government declared a state of emergency and by the end of that month a third of the country was underwater.

News Nations pledge aid for Paeng-battered Philippines

2022-11-01T11:11+0100abs-cbnnews (en)

Residents clean their homes after flood water subsided in San Antonio 1, Noveleta, Cavite on Oct. 31, 2022. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News. MANILA The United States , China, Japan, and Australia have all pledged assistance for the Philippines after the onslaught of typhoon Paeng left as of Tuesday.

KBC » Major regional workshop on climate change adaptation for African forestry stakeholders opens in Nairobi

2022-11-01T05:49+0100kenyamoja (en)

Experts from at least 13 African countries are meeting in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to deliberate pertinent issues touching on climate change, a few days before the United Nations climate conference in Egypt. Specifically, the experts drawn from research institutions, forest administrations,....

Anxiety as flood, others spike cholera outbreaks globally

2022-11-01T03:56+0100guardian-ng (en)

In this handout photo obtained from Regional Maritime Unit 12 – Sultan Kudarat Maritime Police Station Facebook page, rescuers help residents evacuate in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat on October 28, 2022, due to heavy rains resulting in floodings brought by Tropical Storm Nalgae.

MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Recovery Projects SIGNED INTO LAW

2022-10-31T16:40+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Garret Graves (6th District of Louisiana) BATON ROUGE, LA – A bill pushed by U.S. Congressman Garret Graves to help parishes, cities, towns, school districts, and other disaster-affected areas recover faster from a disaster was signed into law.

Unicef chief calls for scaling up humanitarian assistance for Pakistan’s flood victims

2022-10-31T05:03+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The regional director of the United Nations International Fund for Children in Emergency (UNICEF), George Laryea-Adjei, on Sunday said that the flood devastation in Pakistan was massive by any scale as the agency alone was seeking $173.5 million for providing humanitarian assistance to the flood victims in post-disaster relief efforts.

La presa ucraniana que obsesiona a los expertos de la guerra: si la vuelan, todo cambia

2022-10-31T05:02+0100elconfidencial (es)

Para los rusos, una detonación desencadenaría una inundación devastadora en el sur del país que ralentizaría el avance ucraniano y formaría una protección natural para sus tropas al otro lado del Dniéper, desde donde podrían castigar a los ucranianos a distancia con fuego de artillería.

UNICEF urges scaling up humanitarian assistance’ funds for Pak flood victims

2022-10-31T03:11+0100dailytimesPK (en)

United Nations International Fund for Children in Emergency (UNICEF) Regional Director for South Asia George Laryea-Adjei on Sunday said the flood devastation in Pakistan was massive by any scale as the agency alone was seeking $173.5 million for providing humanitarian assistance and protection....