In these most horrible times, Britain did not leave the country alone

UK and Pakistan enjoys cordial relations since independence of the later. Cooperation between the two countries in different areas make this bond stronger. Bilateral trade figure of UK and Pakistan is meager but potential is great. Cordial people to people contact between the European Power and South Asian country is also present, which brings them closer with passage of time. At times of need and natural calamities UK extends support towards Pakistan. In recent years Climate change has troubled the world as reality. It hit those countries most, which has the least contribution in deterioration of environment. Pakistan has been facing the worst flooding of its history, since independence due to torrential rains during monsoon period. Thus Pakistan is among the most affected countries of the climate change. Pakistan is unable to help the people suffering from the flood. Help and aid is coming from all over the world. This month UK steps up support for Pakistan flood response.  The people get required goods and financial assistance due to timely increase in support. Flights that carry cargo from the UK to Pakistan reach in no time to deliver tents, dry food items, mosquito nets, and other items in southern Punjab and Sindh. Scaling up support for Pakistan means more cargo to the country.

The goods are sent by using both air and sea cargo facilities. For the quick relief activities, cargo flights are the best solution. Goods are dispersed from airport through NGOs and government institutions like National Disaster Management Authority. Damages of the flood are still not exactly known as massive destruction happened in rural areas. Homes have been destroyed, animals drowned, nothing to eat, no safe water to drink and no place to dwell.

Air cargo facilities come to play for immediate delivery of goods to the affected

Water is seen all over the place, villages have drowned and even cities witness many feet of water in streets. This catastrophic situation demands large scale relief activities that cover different types of needs of the people facing the flood. Nearly 330 million people of Pakistan currently suffering from flood situation, caused by torrential rains. Current toll from this flood has risen above 1300. Danger of spread of diseases is also lurking in villages, where already people face problems like non availability of safe drinking water and hygiene issues. The most affected areas of Sindh have been focused by UNHCR and for this massive airlift operations were observed from Dubai to Pakistan. Again air cargo facilities come to play for immediate delivery of goods to the affected. Cargo to Pakistan from UK reaches in hours and is the best for calamity stricken areas. displaced people have been gathered in different places. A tent city has also been erected to provide immediate shelter to the people.

Needs of people reaching to these dwellings are possible to take care of with help from UK and other countries. People in United Kingdom are also sending goods to Pakistan to help displaced people. It is possible through cargo companies and their services to send goods to Pakistan from United Kingdom. This cargo consists of different essential supplies. Number of cargo flights reach on different airports of Pakistan and authorities receive goods for flood affected women, children and men. Sleeping mats and kitchen sets are also provided to these people. Supply of tents to Pakistan is also important at this time of need because temporary shelter possible with tents. People will return to their homes in flood hit areas and they need financial aid to rebuild their homes and start their routine life as before. Earlier, during pandemic cargo companies keep supplies smooth to avoid shortage of goods of all kinds.

The role of cargo companies is very critical

Role of cargo companies is very critical in supply of medicine, eatables, equipment, machinery etc. Dedicated staff of the cargo sector make sure timely delivery of goods. At domestic level with support of logistics goods reach to the worst hit areas. Life-saving support from UK to Pakistan has been increased with additional 15 million GBP. Shelter and supply of essentials have been focused in this aid from United Kingdom. Devastating flood has affected one third of total area of the country and pushed ten million people below poverty line. For the most vulnerable, including women and children will be provided the essentials at priority. For the long term recovery of the flood affected people another relief activity will be initiated. Presently survival of the people has been mainly focused by all relief service providers. United Kingdom has promised to offer both short term immediate help as well as long term assistance for rehabilitation of the people.

The government authorities are also in direct contact with the organizations working on ground so that affective planning can be done. Apart from support at national level, United Kingdom is also making effort internationally to provide collective support of developed countries to Pakistan at this time of need. Providing water and protection of women and young girls has been emphasized in efforts to help people in flood affected areas of Pakistan. Repair or rebuild home to start living there as before is a big ask. Flood response of Pakistan requires support from all over the world. In this regard many countries have come forward for immediate help through food items and other required stuff. Estimated loss of ten billion US dollar will burden the weak economy of the country further. This situation urges quick response to the needs of flood victims.

UK in front for supplying relief goods

On humanitarian basis philanthropists around the world should come forward to help the people. It is equally important to have knowledge of needs of flood affected people so that response should be adequate. Every donor is keen on delivery of relief goods to the affected people. Goods after reaching at airports are handed over to organizations working on ground. People in flood hit areas needs continuous supply of food, drinking water, medicine, and other things to keep body and soul together. Cargo facilities are quite helpful to keep supply of goods smooth. In recent times, when lockdown imposed only delivery of goods was made possible by cargo companies. Though situation in flood is different but dedication and commitment to service make people work in tough conditions.

Disaster Emergency Committee has been formed to coordinate and streamline efforts being made for the flood affected people. United Kingdom foreign secretary has announced full support to Pakistan for relief activities. Appeal in United Kingdom for help to the flood affected people in Pakistan has generated significant amount as well. It is due to people to people contact between the citizens of the two countries. People have lost their crops, livestock and homes. They had to leave their homes and now facing hunger and diseases. It is the worst flood in history of Pakistan so extraordinary efforts need to be made to tackle the humanitarian crisis due to climate change impact on the country. Pakistan is incapable to tackle large scale disaster, like the present flood so responsibility towards rich countries is big to help the people. Their industrialization has made it happen so they owe a great deal to the countries facing impact of climate change. Their help to the poor countries is discharge of duty so they must come forward and step up their support to Pakistan flood relief response.