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UK Boosts Flood Aid to Sindh with £1.2 Million

9/5/2025

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The UK has allocated an additional £1.2 million in humanitarian aid for flood response in Sindh, totaling £2.53 million this year.
The funding will improve early warning systems, evacuations, and supply stockpiling through NGOs.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott stated that prevention is crucial for saving lives and reducing recovery costs.
Previous aid included £1.33 million for recovery efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The UK also contributed £500,000 to the Start Ready Disaster Risk Financing system, benefiting 20,000 people.

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The UK has allocated an additional £1.2 million in humanitarian aid for flood response in Sindh, totaling £2.53 million this year.
The funding will improve early warning systems, evacuations, and supply stockpiling through NGOs.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott stated that prevention is crucial for saving lives and reducing recovery costs.
Previous aid included £1.33 million for recovery efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The UK also contributed £500,000 to the Start Ready Disaster Risk Financing system, benefiting 20,000 people.