UK Pledges £3M for Punjab Floods
UK Pledges £3 Million in Flood Relief as Millions Struggle in Punjab
Islamabad – The United Kingdom has pledged £3 million in aid to support Pakistan’s flood relief efforts, the Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday.
UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, expressing solidarity with Pakistan as the country continues to grapple with the devastating impacts of ongoing floods and the monsoon season.
“The aid will support immediate emergency response and relief efforts, with further humanitarian assistance planned for recovery in coordination with the Pakistani government and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA),” Marriott said.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the timely support, acknowledging the UK’s understanding of the scale of destruction and urgent needs. He expressed gratitude for the assistance, which he said would play a critical role in relief and recovery operations.
The meeting also covered bilateral relations, the importance of high-level exchanges, and recent regional and international developments.
Punjab Floods: Millions Affected
Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) released a detailed report on the floods in Punjab, revealing the widespread impact of the natural disaster. According to the report, 4,489 villages across the province have been affected, displacing more than 4.49 million people.
Floodwaters along the Sutlej River have inundated 672 villages, while 1,482 villages along the Ravi River have been affected. To date, around 2.45 million people have been relocated to safer areas. Relief efforts are underway with 396 relief camps, 490 medical camps, and 405 veterinary camps established across the province.
The floods have also forced the relocation of over 1.9 million livestock. Meanwhile, water levels at key reservoirs are critical: Mangla Dam is at 92% capacity, Tarbela Dam is full, and across the border in India, Bhakra Dam is at 90%, Pong at 99%, and Thein at 97%.
The scale of the disaster has prompted ongoing relief operations, as authorities work to assist affected communities and mitigate further risks.
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