Pakistan's Flood Victims Face Outbreak of Diseases

Officials overseeing relief efforts in Pakistan say an outbreak of disease is presenting a new threat to flood victims as they brace for more rain.

Health officials Friday said the lack of clean drinking water and sanitation is spreading diarrhea and other diseases that could threaten lives.

An estimated 1,600 people have died from over two weeks of record flooding in the country brought on by heavy monsoon rains.  More storms are expected in the coming days across much of the country.

The United Nations has appealed for $460 million to provide immediate help, including food, shelter and clean water.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is due to travel to Pakistan Saturday to discuss relief efforts. 

The U.S. State Department says Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry will visit flood-stricken areas of Pakistan next week.