Islamabad (TDI): The United States, the United Kingdom, and France have conveyed their condolences and support to Pakistan after catastrophic flash floods claimed nearly 200 lives in the country’s northern regions, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over the past 24 hours.
Torrential rains triggered cloudbursts, landslides, and lightning strikes, while collapsing buildings and surging waters caused widespread destruction across mountainous areas.
At least 180 deaths were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone, where locals described the devastation as resembling “doomsday.”
The provincial government declared Saturday a day of mourning, with flags at half-mast and state funerals for the victims, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced.
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International messages of sympathy poured in. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said she was “devastated” by the scale of loss, including the crash of a government rescue helicopter.
“My thoughts are with the families affected. We stand by Pakistan at this difficult time,” she wrote on X.
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said she was “deeply grieved” by the tragedy, offering condolences to families of the victims and affirming solidarity with Pakistanis during “this difficult time.”
The French Embassy in Islamabad also voiced sorrow, calling the floods “tragic” and mourning those killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, including the helicopter crew. “Our hearts break for the families in the hardest-hit areas,” the statement said.
Farkhund Yousafzai is the Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
