Iran offers condolences, support to Pakistan over deadly floods
TEHRAN (Iran News) President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended condolences to Pakistan over the deaths of hundreds of people in floods in that country, announcing Iran’s readiness to help Pakistan in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
In a message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, the Iranian president expressed support to the government and people of Pakistan, saying that Iran is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the disaster. He also wished a swift recovery for the injured people.
According to an announcement by Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday, flash floods caused by monsoon rains have left at least 320 people dead in the past 48 hours.
The authority said the majority of the deaths occurred in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. Meanwhile, a rescue helicopter crash in the flood-stricken Bajaur region resulted in the deaths of tits five crew.
Dozens of homes have been damaged as well. Heavy rainfall is expected until August 21.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam expressed deep sorrow over the human and financial losses caused by the floods. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to support Pakistan during this difficult period and offered prayers for the rapid recovery of the injured, stating that the thoughts and prayers of the Iranian people are with their Pakistani brothers and sisters.
According to an announcement by Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday, flash floods caused by monsoon rains have left at least 320 people dead in the past 48 hours.
The authority said the majority of the deaths occurred in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. Meanwhile, a rescue helicopter crash in the flood-stricken Bajaur region resulted in the deaths of tits five crew.
Dozens of homes have been damaged as well. Heavy rainfall is expected until August 21.
- source : irna
