The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance to help people affected by severe flooding in Pakistan as a result of heavy monsoon rains, as well as landslides and glacial lake outbursts, from mid-June. The floods have affected some 33 million people and have caused more than 1,100 deaths and more than 1,600 injuries. In addition, more than a million homes have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 735,000 head of livestock, an important source of livelihood and food, have been lost, and flooding has damaged roads and more than two million acres of farmland. .
With these funds, USAID partners will prioritize urgently needed support for food, nutrition, multipurpose cash, clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene, and shelter assistance. A USAID disaster management specialist arrived in Islamabad on Monday to assess the impact of the flooding and coordinate response efforts with partners. USAID humanitarian staff in Islamabad, Pakistan; Bangkok, Thailand; and Washington, D.C. they continue to monitor the situation in close coordination with local partners, the Government of Pakistan and the US Embassy in Islamabad.
The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods across Pakistan. We stand with Pakistan during this difficult time. The United States is Pakistan’s largest humanitarian donor.
For the latest updates on USAID humanitarian assistance in Pakistan, visit: https://www.usaid.gov/humanitarian-assistance/pakistan.
