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The US on Tuesday announced USD 30 million to help cash-starved Pakistan and people affected following severe rains and flooding in the country.
The devastating floods caused by record monsoon rains have displaced more than 33 million or one-seventh of the country’s population.
The US embassy in Islamabad said in a statement that Pakistan’s government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts reported to be calamity hit.
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced an additional USD 30 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan, the embassy said.
It further said that the US is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes throughout Pakistan and in response to the Pakistani government’s request for assistance, it will prioritise urgently needed food support, safe water, sanitation and hygiene improvements, financial help, and shelter assistance.
