EU announces €700,000 in humanitarian aid to Pakistan after devastating floods, landslides

The European Union (EU) is extending €700,000 in humanitarian aid to Pakistan after widespread flooding and landslides resulted in loss of life and significant damage to livelihoods and key infrastructure across the country.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, the aid will help address the urgent needs of vulnerable communities in the hardest-hit areas, particularly in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh.

Taheeni Thammannagoda, who oversees the EU’s humanitarian programmes in Pakistan, expressed the EU’s condolences: “The EU expresses heartfelt condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the exceptionally heavy monsoon rains, which have once again put the resilience of communities across the country to the test. The EU has made available funding to help our humanitarian partners on the ground respond and deliver essential lifesaving aid to affected families.”

The funding will be channelled through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The emergency response will focus on providing multi-sectoral assistance, including water and sanitation, temporary shelter, and essential relief items to the most affected people.

This support is in addition to the €11 million allocated by EU humanitarian aid in 2024 for ongoing humanitarian support and disaster preparedness efforts in Pakistan.