This flood of extra resources, plus an enhanced oversight role the G20 has given to the fund, will be a huge turnaround for an institution whose relevance had slumped in the boom years.

ECONOMIST: The G20 in London

But the sheer enormity of the devastation suffered by 20 million people requires more people and resources to help the flood victims of Pakistan to rebuild their lives.

FORBES: Pakistan Flood Victims Still Desperately Need Help

Natural Resources Wales is issuing regular updates via its website with flood alerts in mid and south west Wales, mainly affecting Powys and Carmarthenshire as well as Wrexham and Denbighshire.

BBC: Snow on hills at Caersws