UN chief mourns Pakistan flood victims, praises relocation of over one million people

NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods in northern Pakistan that have killed hundreds and displaced millions.

“The Secretary-General is profoundly saddened by the recent floods in northern Pakistan, which have reportedly claimed more than 400 lives,” his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

The disaster, triggered by a “severe monsoon exacerbated by climate change,” has affected some 1.5 million people, leaving hundreds of thousands in urgent need of humanitarian aid. More than 3,000 homes, 400 schools, and 40 health facilities have also been damaged, according to the statement.

Guterres commended Pakistan’s response efforts, noting that he “commends Pakistani authorities for relocating more than one million people in Punjab.”

He also expressed solidarity with Pakistan, extending his “heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives” and wishing a swift recovery to the injured.

The statement added that the UN and its partners are “working closely with Pakistani authorities to rapidly assess the humanitarian impact of the floods, identify needs, and address gaps in the response.”

It further noted that Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has released $600,000 from the Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund to support relief and recovery efforts, while discussions are underway with the government on a comprehensive response plan.