British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed condolences to the inhabitants of Pakistan on the loss of more than 750 lives and the generalized destruction caused by recent monsoon rains on Thursday.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Starmer said that he was deeply saddened by the extent of the disaster and its impact on communities across the country. He noted that tragedy strongly resonates with many British families of Pakistani heritage, who followed the situation with increasing concern.
“The British nation is in solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult period,” said the letter.
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Starmer also paid tribute to the first stakeholders and volunteers working in difficult conditions, praising their dedication in the supply of aid and recovery to the affected.
He reaffirmed the continuous support of the British government and promised assistance for the efforts to take over and reconstruction of Pakistan, both immediate and in the longer term.
The landslides and sudden floods are common during the monsoon season, which generally starts in June and lasts until the end of September.
This year, nearly 750 people have died since the start of the season, according to the authorities.
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Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change and faces extreme weather events.
Mousson floods overwhelmed a third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in around 1,700 deaths.
