British Prime Minister Sir Keir Stormmer on Thursday expressed his compassion with the people of Pakistan over the loss of more than 750 lives and widespread destruction caused by recent monsoon rain and flooding.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Stormer said he was deeply sad about the scale of the disaster and its influence on societies across the country. He noted that the tragedy resonates strongly with many British families of Pakistani heritage who have followed the situation of growing concern.
“The British nation is in solidarity with the population of Pakistan in this difficult time,” the letter reads.
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Stormer also paid tribute to the first respondents and volunteers who worked under harsh conditions, and praised their dedication in providing help and relief to those affected.
He confirmed the British government’s continued support and promised help to Pakistan’s recovery and reconstruction efforts, both in the immediate and long term.
Landslides and flash floods are common in the Monsun season, which typically begins in June and lasts until the end of September.
This year, almost 750 people have died since the season started, according to authorities.
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Pakistan is among the world’s most vulnerable countries towards the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events.
Monsoon floods immersed one -third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in about 1,700 deaths.
