Among the affected areas, Sindh remains the worst affected with more than 74 deaths, followed by 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Gilgit Baltistan and four in Balochistan. According to the latest report of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 32 children, 56 men and nine women have died in the ongoing floods. The Indus River that flows through Pakistan remains at a high flood risk level and the country is unlikely to get a respite from torrential rains anytime soon. The devastating floods alone caused at least $10 billion in losses, adding to Pakistan’s existing economic crisis. To date, the rains and floods have killed and injured thousands, displaced at least 498,000 to relief camps and claimed the lives of at least 719,558 animals. In addition, about 992,871 houses, 3,451 kilometers of roads, 149 bridges and 170 shops have been damaged by the rains. According to the country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, the full details of the financial losses in the sector are yet to be obtained. Sherry Rehman, a Pakistani senator and the country’s climate minister, described the current situation in the country as a “serious climate disaster.” “We are currently at ground zero of the extreme weather frontline, in an unrelenting cascade of heatwaves, forest fires, flash floods, multiple glacial lake outbursts, floods and now the monster monsoon of the decade wreaking no-Stop havoc across the country,” Rehman said. With nearly a third of the country still under water and the situation worsening, the Pakistani government has appealed for international help.
India, other countries extend a helping hand
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the affected families. “I am saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural disaster and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” he tweeted. Additionally, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that their government is considering importing food items such as onions and tomatoes from India, despite a trade ban imposed in 2019 following the special status given to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370. India has previously extended similar aid to Pakistan, particularly after the 2005 earthquake and during the 2010 floods. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have also extended their support through monetary and aid contributions. The first flight from the United Arab Emirates carried more than 3,000 tons of relief goods, and at least 15 more planes will land in the country in the coming days. Similarly, Turkish Red Crescent Society has contributed Rs 16,000, 300 kits, 600 jerry cans and 1,500 mosquito nets to 300 families in Jafferabad. The Turkish government also sent 100 tents and 1,000 blankets. Similarly, Qatar Charity provides shelter to the underprivileged communities of Balochistan in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The Canadian government has also allocated $20,000 for flood relief operations, Canada’s International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Despite large-scale aid, more funds are needed, officials in Pakistan said. In addition to the monetary contributions, Queen Elizabeth also expressed her condolences to Pakistan, asserting that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the country. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed similar sentiments about the country’s situation. (With data from Times of India and IANS) ** For weather, science, space and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel app (in Android and iOS stores). It’s free!
title: “Pakistan Floods India Offers Condolences Several Countries Extend Aid As Monsoon Death Toll Tops 1 100 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-27” author: “Michael Stewart”
Among the affected areas, Sindh remains the worst affected with more than 74 deaths, followed by 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Gilgit Baltistan and four in Balochistan. According to the latest report of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 32 children, 56 men and nine women have died in the ongoing floods. The Indus River that flows through Pakistan remains at a high flood risk level and the country is unlikely to get a respite from torrential rains anytime soon. The devastating floods alone caused at least $10 billion in losses, adding to Pakistan’s existing economic crisis. To date, the rains and floods have killed and injured thousands, displaced at least 498,000 to relief camps and claimed the lives of at least 719,558 animals. In addition, about 992,871 houses, 3,451 kilometers of roads, 149 bridges and 170 shops have been damaged by the rains. According to the country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, the full details of the financial losses in the sector are yet to be obtained. Sherry Rehman, a Pakistani senator and the country’s climate minister, described the current situation in the country as a “serious climate disaster.” “We are currently at ground zero of the extreme weather frontline, in an unrelenting cascade of heatwaves, forest fires, flash floods, multiple glacial lake outbursts, floods and now the monster monsoon of the decade wreaking no-Stop havoc across the country,” Rehman said. With nearly a third of the country still under water and the situation worsening, the Pakistani government has appealed for international help.
India, other countries extend a helping hand
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the affected families. “I am saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural disaster and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” he tweeted. Additionally, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that their government is considering importing food items such as onions and tomatoes from India, despite a trade ban imposed in 2019 following the special status given to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370. India has previously extended similar aid to Pakistan, particularly after the 2005 earthquake and during the 2010 floods. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have also extended their support through monetary and aid contributions. The first flight from the United Arab Emirates carried more than 3,000 tons of relief goods, and at least 15 more planes will land in the country in the coming days. Similarly, Turkish Red Crescent Society has contributed Rs 16,000, 300 kits, 600 jerry cans and 1,500 mosquito nets to 300 families in Jafferabad. The Turkish government also sent 100 tents and 1,000 blankets. Similarly, Qatar Charity provides shelter to the underprivileged communities of Balochistan in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The Canadian government has also allocated $20,000 for flood relief operations, Canada’s International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Despite large-scale aid, more funds are needed, officials in Pakistan said. In addition to the monetary contributions, Queen Elizabeth also expressed her condolences to Pakistan, asserting that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the country. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed similar sentiments about the country’s situation. (With data from Times of India and IANS) ** For weather, science, space and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel app (in Android and iOS stores). It’s free!
title: “Pakistan Floods India Offers Condolences Several Countries Extend Aid As Monsoon Death Toll Tops 1 100 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Ruth Hodges”
Among the affected areas, Sindh remains the worst affected with more than 74 deaths, followed by 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Gilgit Baltistan and four in Balochistan. According to the latest report of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 32 children, 56 men and nine women have died in the ongoing floods. The Indus River that flows through Pakistan remains at a high flood risk level and the country is unlikely to get a respite from torrential rains anytime soon. The devastating floods alone caused at least $10 billion in losses, adding to Pakistan’s existing economic crisis. To date, the rains and floods have killed and injured thousands, displaced at least 498,000 to relief camps and claimed the lives of at least 719,558 animals. In addition, about 992,871 houses, 3,451 kilometers of roads, 149 bridges and 170 shops have been damaged by the rains. According to the country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, the full details of the financial losses in the sector are yet to be obtained. Sherry Rehman, a Pakistani senator and the country’s climate minister, described the current situation in the country as a “serious climate disaster.” “We are currently at ground zero of the extreme weather frontline, in an unrelenting cascade of heatwaves, forest fires, flash floods, multiple glacial lake outbursts, floods and now the monster monsoon of the decade wreaking no-Stop havoc across the country,” Rehman said. With nearly a third of the country still under water and the situation worsening, the Pakistani government has appealed for international help.
India, other countries extend a helping hand
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the affected families. “I am saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural disaster and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” he tweeted. Additionally, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that their government is considering importing food items such as onions and tomatoes from India, despite a trade ban imposed in 2019 following the special status given to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370. India has previously extended similar aid to Pakistan, particularly after the 2005 earthquake and during the 2010 floods. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have also extended their support through monetary and aid contributions. The first flight from the United Arab Emirates carried more than 3,000 tons of relief goods, and at least 15 more planes will land in the country in the coming days. Similarly, Turkish Red Crescent Society has contributed Rs 16,000, 300 kits, 600 jerry cans and 1,500 mosquito nets to 300 families in Jafferabad. The Turkish government also sent 100 tents and 1,000 blankets. Similarly, Qatar Charity provides shelter to the underprivileged communities of Balochistan in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The Canadian government has also allocated $20,000 for flood relief operations, Canada’s International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Despite large-scale aid, more funds are needed, officials in Pakistan said. In addition to the monetary contributions, Queen Elizabeth also expressed her condolences to Pakistan, asserting that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the country. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed similar sentiments about the country’s situation. (With data from Times of India and IANS) ** For weather, science, space and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel app (in Android and iOS stores). It’s free!
title: “Pakistan Floods India Offers Condolences Several Countries Extend Aid As Monsoon Death Toll Tops 1 100 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Cody Narain”
Among the affected areas, Sindh remains the worst affected with more than 74 deaths, followed by 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Gilgit Baltistan and four in Balochistan. According to the latest report of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 32 children, 56 men and nine women have died in the ongoing floods. The Indus River that flows through Pakistan remains at a high flood risk level and the country is unlikely to get a respite from torrential rains anytime soon. The devastating floods alone caused at least $10 billion in losses, adding to Pakistan’s existing economic crisis. To date, the rains and floods have killed and injured thousands, displaced at least 498,000 to relief camps and claimed the lives of at least 719,558 animals. In addition, about 992,871 houses, 3,451 kilometers of roads, 149 bridges and 170 shops have been damaged by the rains. According to the country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, the full details of the financial losses in the sector are yet to be obtained. Sherry Rehman, a Pakistani senator and the country’s climate minister, described the current situation in the country as a “serious climate disaster.” “We are currently at ground zero of the extreme weather frontline, in an unrelenting cascade of heatwaves, forest fires, flash floods, multiple glacial lake outbursts, floods and now the monster monsoon of the decade wreaking no-Stop havoc across the country,” Rehman said. With nearly a third of the country still under water and the situation worsening, the Pakistani government has appealed for international help.
India, other countries extend a helping hand
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the affected families. “I am saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural disaster and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” he tweeted. Additionally, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that their government is considering importing food items such as onions and tomatoes from India, despite a trade ban imposed in 2019 following the special status given to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370. India has previously extended similar aid to Pakistan, particularly after the 2005 earthquake and during the 2010 floods. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have also extended their support through monetary and aid contributions. The first flight from the United Arab Emirates carried more than 3,000 tons of relief goods, and at least 15 more planes will land in the country in the coming days. Similarly, Turkish Red Crescent Society has contributed Rs 16,000, 300 kits, 600 jerry cans and 1,500 mosquito nets to 300 families in Jafferabad. The Turkish government also sent 100 tents and 1,000 blankets. Similarly, Qatar Charity provides shelter to the underprivileged communities of Balochistan in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The Canadian government has also allocated $20,000 for flood relief operations, Canada’s International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Despite large-scale aid, more funds are needed, officials in Pakistan said. In addition to the monetary contributions, Queen Elizabeth also expressed her condolences to Pakistan, asserting that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the country. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed similar sentiments about the country’s situation. (With data from Times of India and IANS) ** For weather, science, space and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel app (in Android and iOS stores). It’s free!
title: “Pakistan Floods India Offers Condolences Several Countries Extend Aid As Monsoon Death Toll Tops 1 100 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-22” author: “Thomas Lewis”
Among the affected areas, Sindh remains the worst affected with more than 74 deaths, followed by 31 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Gilgit Baltistan and four in Balochistan. According to the latest report of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 32 children, 56 men and nine women have died in the ongoing floods. The Indus River that flows through Pakistan remains at a high flood risk level and the country is unlikely to get a respite from torrential rains anytime soon. The devastating floods alone caused at least $10 billion in losses, adding to Pakistan’s existing economic crisis. To date, the rains and floods have killed and injured thousands, displaced at least 498,000 to relief camps and claimed the lives of at least 719,558 animals. In addition, about 992,871 houses, 3,451 kilometers of roads, 149 bridges and 170 shops have been damaged by the rains. According to the country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, the full details of the financial losses in the sector are yet to be obtained. Sherry Rehman, a Pakistani senator and the country’s climate minister, described the current situation in the country as a “serious climate disaster.” “We are currently at ground zero of the extreme weather frontline, in an unrelenting cascade of heatwaves, forest fires, flash floods, multiple glacial lake outbursts, floods and now the monster monsoon of the decade wreaking no-Stop havoc across the country,” Rehman said. With nearly a third of the country still under water and the situation worsening, the Pakistani government has appealed for international help.
India, other countries extend a helping hand
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the affected families. “I am saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural disaster and hope for an early restoration of normalcy,” he tweeted. Additionally, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail announced that their government is considering importing food items such as onions and tomatoes from India, despite a trade ban imposed in 2019 following the special status given to Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370. India has previously extended similar aid to Pakistan, particularly after the 2005 earthquake and during the 2010 floods. Meanwhile, several countries, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have also extended their support through monetary and aid contributions. The first flight from the United Arab Emirates carried more than 3,000 tons of relief goods, and at least 15 more planes will land in the country in the coming days. Similarly, Turkish Red Crescent Society has contributed Rs 16,000, 300 kits, 600 jerry cans and 1,500 mosquito nets to 300 families in Jafferabad. The Turkish government also sent 100 tents and 1,000 blankets. Similarly, Qatar Charity provides shelter to the underprivileged communities of Balochistan in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The Canadian government has also allocated $20,000 for flood relief operations, Canada’s International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said. Despite large-scale aid, more funds are needed, officials in Pakistan said. In addition to the monetary contributions, Queen Elizabeth also expressed her condolences to Pakistan, asserting that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the country. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed similar sentiments about the country’s situation. (With data from Times of India and IANS) ** For weather, science, space and COVID-19 updates on the go, download The Weather Channel app (in Android and iOS stores). It’s free!
