The United Nations has allocated $5 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support Pakistan’s flood relief efforts, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher announced on Monday.
According to UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, this allocation supplements $600,000 already provided through OCHA’s Asia-Pacific Regional Fund and $250,000 from Pakistan’s Country-Based Pooled Fund for local NGOs. The funding will help deliver urgent assistance in flood-affected areas.
“The funds will support cash transfers, health, water and sanitation, shelter, and food,” Dujarric said. He emphasized that humanitarian teams are working closely with the Pakistani government to ensure aid reaches survivors in a timely manner.
Reports indicate that many villages remain submerged, with some areas experiencing water levels up to 10 meters. This has severely hampered access for aid workers and delayed critical assessments. Priority needs include safe drinking water, sanitation, health care, food, and shelter.
Aid agencies have warned of increasing cases of waterborne diseases in several districts. OCHA has deployed staff to Punjab to strengthen coordination and speed up relief delivery.
Dujarric highlighted the urgency of the crisis, noting that while the newly allocated funds will provide lifesaving assistance, Pakistan’s flood relief efforts still face challenges due to depleted resources. “Urgent additional funding is critically needed,” he said.
The UN’s contribution aims to support both immediate humanitarian needs and longer-term recovery efforts. Officials stressed that coordinated action between government agencies and international organizations is essential to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further health crises.
With ongoing support, Pakistan’s flood relief efforts hope to stabilize affected areas, provide essential aid, and prevent the spread of disease while rebuilding devastated communities.
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