EU provides assistance for flood victims in Pakistan

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Maheen Khan
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EU provides assistance for flood victims in Pakistan

Islamabad, 26 August 2022 (TDI): European Union (EU) released € 1.8 million in emergency assistance for families affected by flash floods across large parts of Pakistan on Friday.

In light of heavy rain-induced floods which have left around 30 million people without shelter, Pakistan Government declared floods as a “National emergency”.

European Union’s humanitarian assistance to Pakistan

The EU has announced to provide €1.8 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by rain-induced floods that have wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan since mid-June.

Moreover, the aid funding will assist affected people in some of the hardest-hit districts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces

Commissioner for Crisis Management of the EU, Janez Lenarčič said, “Unusually heavy monsoon rains led to deadly flash floods in Pakistan. While the assessment on the ground is ongoing, we expect more than 1 million people have lost their homes and are in need of direct assistance.”

Additionally, he said, “The EU contribution underlines our commitment to the people of Pakistan and enables our partners to provide life-saving aid to those most affected.”

Furthermore, the funding is allocated to EU humanitarian partners operating on the ground to meet the immediate needs of flood-stricken families. In addition, the funding will be delivered through the provision of temporary emergency shelter, food, clean water, and primary healthcare services.

Moreover, the funding is in addition to the funds of €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) allocated to Pakistan last week to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding.

Also read: EU Provides €350,000 for Floods victims in Pakistan
Floods in Pakistan

Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and wreaked havoc across much of Pakistan since mid-June. Moreover, it is reportedly the 8th cycle of monsoon, which is different from the normal 3 to 4 cycles each year.

Minister of Climate Change of Pakistan, Sherry Rahman called it a “Monstrous Monsoon” having killed 937 people, including 343 children, and left at least 30 million without shelter.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Sindh reported the highest number of deaths as 293 people lost their lives. Whereas, Balochistan reported 234 deaths. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 169 deaths whereas Punjab recorded 164 deaths from mid-June up till now.

In addition, Sindh and Balochistan witnessed a 784pc and 496pc increase in the monsoon floods, as per the NDMA reports.

Moreover, the floodwaters have also damaged over 70,000 houses and some one million acres of crops and extensive stretches of roads. Following the disastrous consequences, Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister appealed the international community to help with relief efforts.