The floods brought on by unprecedented monsoon rains have triggered Widespread havoc throughout PakistanKilling greater than 1,100 individuals and displacing 33 million or one-seventh of the nation’s inhabitants.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic lack of life and destruction on account of the extreme floods in Pakistan. We ship our deepest condolences to all of the people and households affected. The United States stands with communities in Pakistan as they expertise extreme flooding and landslides,” White House Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre informed reporters at her every day information convention in Washington on Wednesday.
“Yesterday, USAID announced that it is providing an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance to help those affected by the severe flooding. With these funds, USAID partners will prioritize urgently needed support for food, nutrition, safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene, and shelter support,” she mentioned.
Jean-Pierre mentioned a USAID catastrophe administration knowledgeable can also be in Islamabad to evaluate the affect of the floods and decide further humanitarian help the US authorities may present.
“The United States of America has been and will be a strong supporter of the people of Pakistan. We are the largest humanitarian donor to Pakistan, having provided over $33 million in humanitarian aid. We will continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan for further needs after this horrific tragedy,” mentioned Jean-Pierre.
Meanwhile, US lawmakers continued to induce the administration to ship extra humanitarian help to Pakistan.
Senator Chris Murphy, chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counter Terrorism, mentioned on Wednesday that the visuals emanating from Pakistan are heartbreaking.
He mentioned he was glad to see that the administration was working swiftly to offer humanitarian help.
“This year there has been unprecedented flooding during the severe monsoon season and subsequent catastrophic damages. Too often those who are least responsible and have the fewest resources face the greatest impacts of the climate crisis. I will continue to monitor this crisis and urge the administration to continue providing assistance to ensure the people of Pakistan get the support they need,” Murphy mentioned.
“Along with our thoughts and prayers for Pakistan, the US must send concrete aid to the flood victims. What we are seeing are the deadly effects of climate change beyond the borders of the top CO2 emission producing countries. Together, we must do more to save our planet,” mentioned Congressman Al Green.
“My heart breaks for the millions of displaced and injured people in Pakistan. Among the 10 countries most affected by the climate crisis, Pakistan contributes 0.4 percent of global CO2 emissions. As a top contributor, our inaction leads to fatal consequences. We must take more climate action now,” mentioned Congresswoman Corey Bush.
“Pakistan and the Global South contribute very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. It is important that we act as a global community to help them heal and build climate resilient infrastructure,” mentioned Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
