ISLAMABAD: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the loss of hundreds of lives in Pakistan and India in deadly rains and floods since last week, offering UN assistance to the South Asian country.
In Pakistan, the deluges, triggered by cloudburst, have left behind a trail of destruction, particularly in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province where more than 350 people have been killed since Aug. 15, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The monsoon rains, which began on June 26, have so far claimed 707 lives across the South Asian country, one of the most climate-affected nations that has witnessed erratic weather events with increasing intensity in recent years.
In a post on X, Guterres said he felt “deep sorrow” for the lives lost due to the recent flash floods.
“I extend my sincere condolences to the victims’ families and stand in solidarity with those affected by this disaster,” he wrote. “The UN stands ready to provide any necessary assistance.”
