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Roisin Cullen

Charlie Bird wishes he 'had a voice' after seeing climate catastrophe

Charlie Bird admitted today that he wishes "he had a voice" after seeing pictures of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan.

The devastating floods - called "probably the worst in the country's history" by Pakistan's prime minister - have left more than 1,150 dead, including over 300 children. The broadcasting legend said he was "pulling his hair out" having spent so much time reporting in the country over the years before being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

He said he would never forget the things he saw in the country after reporting from the aftermath of an earthquake in 2005 that killed more than 80,000 people, with a further four million left homeless. Charlie tweeted: "I am pulling my hair out today for the people of Pakistan.

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