Pakistan Seeks Relief from Saudi Philanthropists Amid Floods
The unprecedented floods caused by heavy rain in Pakistan have resulted in massive destruction, with entire towns and villages wiped out, displacing over two million people, and claiming over 1,500 lives. The Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah has appealed to Saudi philanthropists, nongovernmental organizations, and members of the community to provide relief to those affected. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is coordinating rescue and relief operations, urging donors to send cash donations to designated accounts in Pakistani currency or US dollars.
Key Takeaways:
- The floods have resulted in the destruction of human lives and livestock, as well as infrastructure, with over 1,500 deaths reported.
- Entire towns and villages have been wiped out, displacing over two million people.
- The Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah has appealed to Saudi philanthropists, nongovernmental organizations, and members of the community to provide relief to those affected.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is coordinating rescue and relief operations.
- Donations may be sent to the National Disaster Management Fund in Pakistani currency (Account No. 000294-2, Branch Code-1732) or US dollars (Account No. 9901526, Branch Code-0341).
- Donors are advised to avoid sending relief materials and instead send cash donations to the designated accounts.
Statistics:
- Over 2 million people have been displaced due to the floods.
- Over 1,500 deaths have been reported from flood-affected areas.
- The Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah has appealed for relief to those affected.
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is coordinating rescue and relief operations.
Sources:
- Arab News, [Copyright: Arab News 2009 All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company]