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Salt Water, Slow Aid threaten Sindhis Displaced in Pakistan

Salt Water, Slow Aid threaten Sindhis Displaced in Pakistan

Juan Cole 08/30/2010

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A new danger to Sindh: the flood waters are meeting and mixing with the salt waters of the Arabian Sea, threatening large tracts of fertile land with being ruined for agriculture for many years.

Although the floods swallowed up Sujawal, army attempts to divert waters and protect cities, especially Thatta, appear to have meet with some success.

Aljazeera English looks at the way the floods in Pakistan are interfering with relief efforts.

Filed Under: Pakistan, Uncategorized

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