ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The United Kingdom has announced 1.33 million pounds (approximately Rs600 million) in humanitarian aid for areas affected by recent monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan.
This aid will benefit over 223,000 people in seven affected districts of Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott stated that the UK’s support is providing immediate assistance to affected communities, including dry rations, search and rescue operations, mobile medical camps, restoration of drinking water systems, canal repairs, and agricultural support.
So far, 2,400 local volunteers have been trained in search and rescue operations, with 25 volunteers from Charsadda reaching Buner to assist Rescue 1122.
Mobile medical camps are being set up in several areas to provide basic healthcare where clinics have been damaged.
Additionally, affected families are being provided with tents, rations, household items, and dignity kits for women. Coordinators from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) are working with aid organizations to ensure swift and effective distribution of assistance.