Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Floods in Pakistan have left more than 4 million people homeless, the United Nations said Thursday, as the U.S. plans to announce more funds for relief efforts.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Washington plans to boost aid to the nation by $150 million to prevent an increase of Islamist extremism amid the crisis.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce the increased aid later Thursday, Kerry said.
The latest number of homeless was double an earlier estimate of 2 million, prompting an urgent effort to secure more funds.
About a fifth of the country is submerged by floodwaters, and the threat of water-borne diseases such as cholera is a serious concern as families wade through chest-high, filthy water.
4 million homeless in Pakistan floods; U.S. to boost aid - CNN.com
U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Washington plans to boost aid to the nation by $150 million to prevent an increase of Islamist extremism amid the crisis.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce the increased aid later Thursday, Kerry said.
The latest number of homeless was double an earlier estimate of 2 million, prompting an urgent effort to secure more funds.
About a fifth of the country is submerged by floodwaters, and the threat of water-borne diseases such as cholera is a serious concern as families wade through chest-high, filthy water.
4 million homeless in Pakistan floods; U.S. to boost aid - CNN.com