Women left especially vulnerable after flooding in Pakistan

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Pakistan was recently hit by the worst floods in its history. Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in dire conditions in the flooded areas, with little to no access to clean drinking water or sanitary facilities. This includes many pregnant women. While experts fear a health crisis is looming, organisations are also concerned about the risk of violence against women and girls in crowded emergency camps. Our correspondents report from southern Pakistan.