Floods in Chitral: British High Commission says it has funded essential items for 300 families

The British High Commission (HC) in Islamabad announced on Tuesday that it has funded essential items for around 300 families in Chitral as relief efforts are underway following the fresh floods hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “The British High Commission has been amongst the earliest organisations to provide relief interventions, following devastating floods in Chitral,” the High Commission said in a statement. The British High Commission used their existing presence in Chitral to respond to immediate needs through their partners, Concern Worldwide and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF). They are supporting emergency relief and restoration of infrastructure and livelihoods. So far, the UK has funded essential items like kitchen sets, hygiene kits, and water storage containers and more for around 300 families. Partners continue to work on immediate restoration of damaged drinking water systems and essential irrigation channels and debris removal to re-enable access and livelihoods. UK support is expected to benefit over 20,000 people in Chitral.