As Muslims around the world continue observing the daylong Ramadan fasts, many of Pakistan’s flood victims are starving long into the night.

"Ramadan or no Ramadan, we are already dying of hunger," a 50-year-old flood victim told the Associated Press. "We are fasting forcibly, and mourning our losses."

But the victims aren’t just hungry. They are thirsty, cold, sick, and scared.

The scale of Pakistan's floods is worse than the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake combined.

Shortages of food, water, clothing, shelter, and supplies are making it difficult for the victims.

Islamic Relief USA has increased its original $1 million appeal to $4 million in the wake of the increased flooding and suffering. Your support is desperately needed to help the people of Pakistan. Donate today.

Situation Facts:

• Estimated 17million people affected (one-eighth of country’s population)
• More than 1,500 dead
• 6 million people in need of life-saving assistance (WHO)
• At least 6 million homeless; estimated one million homes damaged or destroyed
• More than 200 hospitals and clinics destroyed
  
•  Worst flooding in 80 years; an area the size of Italy submerged by floods
• Affected more than Haiti quake, 2004 Asia tsunami, 2005 Pakistan quake combined
• Landslides and flashfloods washed away entire villages
• Thousands of homes destroyed; thousands of acres of farmland uprooted
• Waterborne disease like diarrhea and cholera threaten the victims