UK to donate £1.5 million to flood relief fund
Last updated on: 27 August,2022 09:34 pm
UK to donate £1.5 million to flood relief fund
LONDON (Dunya News) - As floods wreak havoc across the country, the United Kingdom has announced that it will provide up to £1.5 million for relief efforts. According to the statement issued by the British government, more than 900 people have lost their lives due to floods in Pakistan. After these deaths, Britain is providing immediate aid to Pakistan. Heavy rains have affected millions of people, with at least 700,000 homes destroyed. Britain’s Special Representative for South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmed, said "The floods in Pakistan have devastated local communities and the UK is providing up to £1.5 million in immediate relief.” "My prayers are with all the victims and their families. I would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in the relief efforts. We are also working directly with the Pakistani authorities in this hour of need," he added.
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