Pakistan Seeks Global Help to Assess Flood Losses
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan officially requested international technical support to assess the full extent of flood damage.
- The floods have caused over 1,000 deaths and widespread devastation to infrastructure and agriculture nationwide.
- The request for assistance was sent to global partners including the World Bank, ADB, EU, and UNDP.
- Initial damage estimates exceed Rs700 billion, highlighting the massive economic impact.
- Provinces are conducting large-scale internal surveys to document losses, with a focus on transparency and reaching remote areas.
Pakistan has formally appealed to international partners, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, EU, and UNDP, for technical support to accurately assess the full extent of damage from recent catastrophic floods. The request, channeled through the Economic Affairs Division, seeks independent verification of losses before long-term recovery plans can be finalized, as initial estimates already surpass Rs700 billion. The floods have resulted in a heavy human toll, with over 1,100 injured and more than 1,000 confirmed deaths, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Widespread devastation includes the destruction of thousands of homes, hundreds of bridges, and significant damage to agricultural land, raising serious concerns about future food security. While provinces like Punjab conduct large-scale internal surveys involving thousands of teams to document losses transparently, the government emphasizes the need for external expertise to ensure reliable data collection across all affected regions.
