The British prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, expressed his condolences on Thursday to the people of Pakistan for the loss of more than 750 lives and a generalized destruction caused by the recent rains and floods of the Monzón.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Starmer said he was deeply sad for the disaster scale and its impact on communities throughout the country. He pointed out that the tragedy resonates strongly with many British families of the Pakistani inheritance, which have been following the situation with a growing concern.
“The British nation sympathizes with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time,” said the letter.
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Starmer also paid tribute to the first to respond and volunteers who work in hard conditions, praising their dedication in the delivery of help and relief to those affected.
He reaffirmed the continuous support of the United Kingdom government and promised assistance for the recovery and reconstruction efforts of Pakistan, both in the long term and in the long term.
Earth landslides and sudden floods are common during the Monzón season, which usually begins in June and lasts until the end of September.
This year, almost 750 people have died since the season began, according to the authorities.
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Pakistan is among the most vulnerable countries in the world with the effects of climate change and faces extreme climatic events.
The floods of the Monzón submerged a third of Pakistan in 2022, resulting in approximately 1,700 deaths.
