3 days of rain kills 400 people

In Islamabad, Pakistan, 3 days of heavy rain destroys hundreds of villages and turns thousands of people in refuges. At the same time, 400 people die cause distress and emotional trauma for hundreds more.

Many people look at rain with a neutral and sometimes even positive aspect. Rain provides water of growth and sustains life. However, rain can be a damaging force as well. Rain causes severe flooding - especially in developing nations where the drainage system is either limited or nonexistent.

Along with heavy rain, comes disease. Right now in Pakistan, the government is putting all their efforts into rebuilding this region before an epidemic strikes. The next 10 days are critical for the cleansing process, for disease is most likely to find a nest in the initial stages of a disaster. With the stench of death heavy in the air, airborne bacteria and viruses find homes in villages, schools, and even homes.

It is ironic that something as necessary to life such as rain, can destroy so much.