or one in seven individuals, have been impacted by the catastrophic flooding. In the northern Swat Valley, heavy floods have destroyed the bridges and highways, isolating whole settlements. Thousands of residents who live in the hilly areas have been forced to evacuate. However, even with the assistance of helicopters, the rescue teams are still facing trouble reaching individuals who are stuck.
After investigating the flooded regions by flying over them in a helicopter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Village after village has been wiped out. Millions of houses have been destroyed”. Those who were able to flee have been crammed into temporary camps around the nation. According to Fazal Malik, one of the flood victims, “Living here is miserable. Our self-respect is at stake”. Many victims were accommodated in a school in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region that was housing around 2,500 evacuees.
Sindh and Balochistan are the hardest affected provinces, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s hilly regions have also been severely impacted. In response to the natural disaster, Pakistan’s government has sought financial assistance from humanitarian groups, neighboring nations, and foreign donors in light of mounting concerns about the expense of rebuilding after this calamity. The British government stated that it will provide up to £1.5 million ($1.8 million) for flood relief operations. Further, Queen Elizabeth II also conveyed her message to Pakistan’s leader, saying, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and destruction. The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Pakistan as it embarks on its recovery”.
