Thar: Death toll attributed to famine rises to 107

Dunya News

Chachro hospital is inundated with children struggling for life.

THARPARKAR (Dunya News) – At least two infants died on Saturday escalating the death toll to 107 as famine continues to harass humanity in Thar.

Backwardness, deprivation and poverty left many mothers bereaved whereas hospital in Chachro is inundated with children struggling for life.

On the other hand, inhabitants of Thar lost their cattle as scarcity of fodder deepened.

The issue of potable water still exists even after a grant of two crores for a population of 15,000 people in Chahchro. Hundreds of wells have dried up and the people do not have access to potable water.

People of Thar got accosted with further trouble with the changing weather conditions while the Chachru administration has brought the supply of wheat to a standstill.

People continue to migrate while residents still await aid.