By MALILA Harris
PAKISTAN - It seems nature has still many blows left for Pakistan as the country suffers from worst-ever floods in decades. The good news is the water level in the upper stretches of Indus Valley is receding but the Arabian Sea gives high tides at the mouth of river Indus, which makes the flood worst.
The high tides of Arabian Sea has affected the residents of delta region to a great extent, and continuously flows into the southern regions of the country.
Several towns near the delta regions were evacuated and now officials have issued notice to vacant the town of Thatta in southern Pakistan. It is reported that about 300,000 are living in this town, now have to leave their homes.
Adding insult to the injury, Taliban militants have threatened aid workers and now apart from aid work, security is of utmost necessary.
Mark Ward, from the US Agency for International Development has urged more security in the region.
"There was always a security threat," Mr Ward said.
"We are taking this very seriously.
"We have networks that operate between the NGOs (non-government aid agencies) on the ground, where they share security information." He said.
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