The devastation in Pakistan has left its impact all over the world. The death toll has reached 1,061 since June. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday that 28 more people having died in the past 24 hours.
The crisis has forced the government to declare a state of emergency, mobilize the army for relief efforts and call for international assistance.
Villages with weak infrastructure from the Sindh province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have been affected so far, with rescue teams struggling to access many areas.
The Countries Of The World Have Come Together
The UAE
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence, represented by the Joint Operations Command, is overseeing the delivery of relief aid from the Emirates, which includes shelter materials, humanitarian needs, food and medical parcels. On Saturday, Sheikh Mohamed ordered 3,000 tonnes of food supplies and other humanitarian aid to be delivered to Pakistan.
#UAE President makes phone call to #Pakistan‘s PM, offers condolences to flood victims
His Highness wished a speedy recovery for the injured and quick return of the displacedhttps://t.co/qDk9giYpCS— Gulf News (@gulf_news) August 27, 2022
The UN Donates $3 Million In Funds
The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $3 million to UN agencies and partners in Pakistan to respond to the floods. This aid will be used for health, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation services in flood-affected areas, focusing on the most vulnerable.
Europe
The European Union (EU) has announced €1.8 million in assistance for Pakistan, said Riina Kionka, the EU ambassador to Pakistan. “The aid funding will assist affected people in some of the hardest-hit districts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces,” the statement said. This €1.8 million aid is in addition to the €350,000 allocated earlier for those who lost their homes and are in urgent need of assistance.
The United Kingdom
The UK has announced to provide urgent support of up to 1.5 million pounds’ worth of humanitarian for relief efforts in the areas worst hit by the flooding. Lord Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth said: “We are witnessing the catastrophe that climate change can cause and how it impacts the most vulnerable. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families.”
The United States
The United States has announced a new $1 million grant to support Pakistan’s efforts to address floods that have caused heavy loss of life and property across the country. In a tweet, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We stand by Pakistan in hard times and offer our support to flood victims. In addition to $100,000 in immediate relief, the US announced $1 million to build resilience against natural disasters.”
China sends 25,000 tents, $300,000 in cash
China has announced to provide a batch of emergency humanitarian supplies, including 25,000 tents and other relief supplies as well as $300,000 emergency cash assistance from the Red Cross Society of China for the flood-affected people in Pakistan. China earlier sent 4,000 tents, 50,000 blankets and 50,000 pieces of waterproof canvas, which have been delivered to those in need. The All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association has donated Rs15 million to the PM’s Flood Relief Fund.
Saudi Assistance
Saudi Arabia’s KS Relief has sent 100 emergency relief trucks, carrying 950 tonnes of food items to 17 flood-hit districts of Pakistan. The third consignment of aid since the monsoon season began, included 10,000 food packages, which would benefit more than 70,000 people, according to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki.
Turkey Sends 2 Planeloads Of Relief Items
The Turkish government said that they have sent two planeloads of aid materials for the flood victims on the instructions of Turkish President Erdogan. The first batch of humanitarian aid has been sent to the Jafarabad district of Balochistan. “We are delivering the humanitarian aid, consisting of tents, food, baby food and hygiene packages included in the first batch to the flood-affected area,” said the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD).
Azerbaijan & Qatar Pledge Support
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has directed his government to provide US$2 million in aid to Pakistan to help cope with unprecedented floods. Qatar Red Crescent Society has allocated $100,000 from its Disaster Response Fund to provide relief for the victims of floods, mitigate the impact of the disaster and meet their basic needs.
Canada & France Extend Support
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his country is providing support to Pakistan through UN’s CERF and Red Cross Canada to provide food, clean water and other essential services as quickly as possible. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with the flood victims of Pakistan and said that his country is ready to provide help to the flood-hit families.
Do Our Part
We can do our part as well, by donating whatever we can and helping our fellow Country in need. To help donate, visit minhajwelfare.org, help.unicef.org or savethechildren.org or any other mode of help of your choice.
