ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday offered relief support to Sri Lanka after deadly floods killed more than 50 in the tropical South Asian country.
Sri Lanka closed government offices and schools on Friday as the death toll from this week’s floods and landslides rose to 56, with roads, fields and more than 600 houses damaged.
In a post on X, the Pakistani deputy prime minister expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Sri Lanka and extended his condolences to the families of the deceased.
“Pakistan stands in full solidarity with our Sri Lankan brothers and sisters in this difficult time,” he said in a post on X. “Pakistan is ready to provide all possible support for the relief efforts.”
Nearly 44,000 people have been affected by floods across Sri Lanka, and many have sought refuge in schools and public shelters, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC).
