The US provides flood-affected parts of Pakistan with humanitarian aid.
The military’s communications wing announced on Saturday that the United States had sent humanitarian aid to Pakistan to assist those impacted by the current floods around the nation.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reports that six flights coordinated by US Army Central Command (ARCENT) will transport humanitarian supplies, such as generators, tents, and dewatering pumps.
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and the Commander of US ARCENT formally turned over the supplies to the Pakistan Army when the first shipment reached Nur Khan Air Base.
According to ISPR, the assistance will be delivered to Army Flood Relief Camps for further distribution. The statement also stated that the Pakistani government and people are grateful to the US troops and government for supporting the country’s impacted citizens during these trying times.
In a separate statement, the US Embassy in Islamabad claimed that US military planes had flown vital supplies to Pakistan’s armed forces in response to the disastrous floods.
After the aid was sent to Nur Khan Air Base, Baker expressed his sympathies to the populations affected by the floods.
According to the embassy statement, Baker sent her sincere sympathies to the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been upended by the devastating, widespread flooding.
A US team headed by Baker earlier visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to talk about enhancing collaboration on climate-related issues and natural catastrophes. The delegation included members from the State Department’s disaster response department and US Central Command.
The parties talked about ways to lessen the effects of climate change and natural disasters during the two-day meeting.
The group was briefed by NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik on the authority’s capabilities, early warning systems, and international collaboration procedures. He emphasised the flood early warning system, the employment of cutting-edge technology in search and rescue missions, and NDMA’s involvement in international exercises.
Baker referred to NDMA as a “replicable example” for the area, praising its collaborative efforts with neighbouring nations and contemporary disaster management methodology.
Through equipment, technical know-how, and humanitarian assistance, the US delegation reaffirmed its commitment to help Pakistan respond to disasters, particularly floods that may occur in 2025.
“Cooperation will be further strengthened through disaster preparedness and joint exercises to safeguard the region from growing climate threats,” Lt Gen Patrick Frank said, praising NDMA’s proactive efforts and the National Emergency Operations Center’s role.