Islamabad, 23 August 2022 (TDI): The European Union (EU) has donated €350,000 (about PKR 76 million) to help families impacted by the terrible flooding that has devastated several areas of Pakistan.
In some of the hardest-hit regions of Jhal Magsi and Lasbella in the southwest Pakistani province of Balochistan, the relief will be directed toward meeting those people’s essential needs.
Taheeni Thammannagoda, who oversees EU humanitarian programmes in Pakistan stated that “The devastating floods have left a trail of destruction in Pakistan, causing many to suffer the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and belongings.”
Likewise, “The EU funding will help get vital assistance to the most vulnerable people to support them during this hard time.”
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The contribution will help the International Rescue Committee deliver much-needed aid. This includes cash transfers to help flood-affected households meet their immediate needs.
Moreover, it will also assist primary healthcare services with a focus on water-borne and infectious diseases that are frequent after a flood, and nutrition assistance.
Women, adolescent girls, as well as children will also receive psychological support through the initiative.
It must be noted that the EU funds are made available through the European Commission’s European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Small Scale Response mechanism.
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Floods in Pakistan
Since early July, above-average monsoon rainfall has triggered catastrophic flash floods in over 100 Pakistani districts, wreaking havoc.
According to the government’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the floods have affected around one million people across the country, with over 600 people killed and over 23,000 relocated.
Floodwaters have also destroyed nearly 70,000 homes, one million acres of crops, and long miles of road. So far, Balochistan has been the hardest hit province.
A global mechanism known as ECHO’s Small Scale Response Fund enables quick funding of up to €500,000 for humanitarian help in nations hit by natural and man-made disasters.
