UNITED NATIONS:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sorrow over the devastating floods in Pakistan, which have killed hundreds and displaced more than a million people.
“The Secretary-General is profoundly saddened by the recent floods in northern Pakistan, which have reportedly claimed more than 400 lives,” his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
The floods, caused by a “severe monsoon worsened by climate change,” have affected 1.5 million people, with thousands in urgent need of humanitarian aid. More than 3,000 homes, 400 schools, and 40 health facilities have been damaged, the statement said.
Guterres praised Pakistan’s relief efforts, particularly the relocation of more than one million people in Punjab. He also expressed condolences to the families of victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
The UN and its partners are working with Pakistani authorities to rapidly assess the humanitarian impact, identify needs, and fill response gaps. The Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released $600,000 from the Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund to support relief, while talks are underway with the government for a broader response plan.
