The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced three million U.S. dollars in emergency assistance to support Pakistan’s relief operations following devastating floods across the country.
“Pakistan is experiencing devastating flooding that has displaced families and communities, and ADB stands firmly with Pakistan during this crisis,” ADB President Masato Kanda said in a statement Friday.
The grant, to be provided from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund, reflects ADB’s commitment to both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term recovery, he noted.
At least 22 people were killed in floods over the past 24 hours, while more than 1.5 million people have been affected by the disaster, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Officials have warned that another spell of heavy rains could further aggravate the situation.
