The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, appealed to the people of his country, people abroad and the international community to help those affected by the massive floods that have engulfed Pakistan.
In a statement released today by the Pakistani Presidential Palace, he explained that the unprecedented torrential rains and resulting flooding have resulted in loss of life and damage to crops, affected roads, bridges and dams, and disrupted communications and transport infrastructure, hindering rescue and relief efforts. help. .
He called on all governments, institutions, non-governmental organizations and volunteers to lend their expertise to rescue, evacuate and rehabilitate victims by providing them with shelter, food and medical services.
On the other hand, 45 people have died in the past 24 hours as a result of heavy rains and floods in various parts of Pakistan, bringing the death toll since the start of the current monsoon rains to 982, according to a statement released by Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority.
