The Government of Japan decided on Thursday to provide emergency grant aid worth $4.7 million in view of supporting those who are affected by the devastating floods in 2012 in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This new support comes in addition to the provision of emergency relief goods decided on November 9.
This emergency grant aid consists of three components and will be implemented through three international organisations as follows: Food Security ($2.9 million): World Food Programme (WFP), Shelters and non-food items ($1.0 million): the International Organisation for Migration (IOM); water and sanitation ($0.8 million): the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT)
Even after two months since the monsoon caused floods in the southern Punjab, the northern Sindh and the north-eastern Balochistan, a large part of these regions still remains under water. According to the damage update issued by the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan on Wednesday, 571 deaths have been reported so far and the total number of those affected is approximately 4.85 million people, including 141,843 persons in relief camps. In light of friendly relations between Japan and Pakistan, the Government of Japan has decided to carry out emergency assistance to alleviate the sufferings of those affected in the regions.
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