UK Queen ‘deeply saddened’ after greater than 1,000 deaths in Pakistan floods

LONDON: The UK Queen Monday expressed sympathy for the Pakistan flood victims after the nation confronted widespread destruction and misplaced greater than 1,000 lives.

In a press release issued at the moment, Queen Elizabeth II stated she is “deeply saddened” by the flooding that has killed over 1,000 individuals throughout Pakistan in the course of the ongoing monsoon season.

The nation has seen exceptionally heavy monsoon rains which have triggered flash floods, affecting 33 million individuals and damaging almost a million properties. The dying toll is reported to be a minimum of 1,061 individuals.

In a message to the nation’s president, Arif Alvi, the Queen stated: “I’m deeply saddened to listen to of the tragic lack of life and destruction brought on by the floods throughout Pakistan.

“My ideas are with all those that have been affected, in addition to these working in troublesome circumstances to help the restoration efforts.

“The UK stands in solidarity with Pakistan as you get well from these horrible occasions.”

The message, launched by Buckingham Palace, was signed “Elizabeth R”.

Pakistani authorities stated the devastation is worse than in 2010 when 1,700 individuals had been killed by floods.

Qamar Javed Bajwa, present Chief of the Military Workers in Pakistan, stated on Sunday that the nation could take years to get well.

Final week, the United Nations stated it had allotted £2.6 million for UN help businesses and their companions in Pakistan to reply to the floods.

Pakistan’s local weather minister, Sherry Rehman, stated the nation has suffered heavier rains this 12 months primarily due to local weather change.

The unprecedented rains have affected all 4 of the nation’s provinces, destroying greater than 150 bridges and washing away quite a few roads, making rescue operations troublesome.

At the very least 6,500 troopers have been drafted in to assist civilian authorities in rescue and aid operations throughout the nation.

Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif visited various flood-damaged areas within the northwest of the nation on Monday and has stated the federal government will present housing for many who have misplaced their properties.