We primarily treat malaria, respiratory infections, and obstetrical and gynecological cases. I have been assigned the task to assess the needs and requirements of Pakistan after earthquake devastation, he said. Maize crop stands grew up to the tasseling stage, but the heat that followed scorched the tassels before pollination could start. MADRAS, India, June 14 (Reuter) - A tropical cyclone heading through the Bay of Bengal with wind speeds of up to 100 kph (60 mph) is expected to lash India's southeastern coast on Friday, meteorological officials said. Concern deployed emergency resources and responded to the crisis with pesticide spraying, protection of water sources, and by providing logistical support of the Ministries of Agriculture and Health. FAMILY PARCELS: The tornadoes ripped up gardens and destroyed food caches of everyone in the path. Local communities in the pilot project said the climate was behaving differently than it had in the past and reported more frequent droughts, shorter winters, long dry spells and unseasonal rainfall. Thus, in the traditionally food-insecure areas north of Ibnat (South Gondar zone) and Belessa (North Gondar zone) a poor harvest appears to be in prospect, made worse by infestations Striga weed and Stalk-borer, and substantial relief needs are expected to emerge in the coming months. There is a big potential for industry but little progress has been made due to a lack of skilled manpower, the principal said.