Indian government had provided a help of $25 million in relief to Pakistan in 2010 when the country was flooded.
Pakistan floods: As the flood situation in India’s neigbourhood intensifies, Pakistan is once again reeling under devastating floods. With over 800 lives lost and thousands of homes and infrastructure damaged, the rivers in Pakistan have created havoc for the locals. Very recently, India issued timely alerts that enabled the evacuation of more than 1.5 lakh people, helping save many lives. Not stopping here, fresh alerts have also been shared regarding possible floods in the Tawi river to Pakistan.
How India helped Pakistan in 2010?
However, this is not the first instance of India extending help. When floods in Pakistan affected over 17 million people in 2010, claiming more than 1,600 lives, India had stepped in with significant assistance. Acting as a major support for the people of Pakistan, the Indian government provided $25 million (Rs 1125000000) in relief, including $20 million through the United Nations for rehabilitation and $5 million under the World Food Programme.
Hardeep Singh Puri, now a Union Minister, was India’s representative to the UN in 2010. He handed over a cheque of $20 million to Pakistan’s envoy Abdullah Hussain Haroon, in the presence of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, as part of India’s flood relief and rehabilitation aid. The aid, announced by the then Manmohan Singh government, positioned India as a crucial supporter in Pakistan’s time of crisis.
Story highlights:
- India has recently helped in evacuation of more than 1.5 lakh people in Pakistan.
- India helping Pakistan in flood times is not new.
- India had helped Pakistan with $25 million in the year 2010.
How is India helping Pakistan in 2025?
Notably, India issued fresh alerts to Pakistan about the “high probability” of flooding in the Tawi river, with incessant rainfall in the northern states forcing the release of excess water from major dams, helping Pakistan evacuate more than 1,50, 000 residents in Pakistan, a report by PTI news agency said.
(With inputs from agencies)
