The torrential rains and floods that have devastated large swathes of Pakistan, leaving millions in need of emergency assistance, have sparked Luxembourg’s directorate for development cooperation and humanitarian action to dig into its emergency aid budget.

The grand duchy has granted a total contribution of €500,000 to support humanitarian aid projects being undertaken by three Luxembourg NGOs in the affected regions. The non-profit organisations that will be getting the money include Handicap International Luxembourg, Caritas Luxembourg and Care in Luxembourg.

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR reckons that over 30 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the torrential rains and flash floods, and 6.4 million are in need of immediate support.

The projects carried out by the Luxembourg NGOs will be implemented in the coming months in the provinces and districts most affected by the floods. Their aim is to provide immediate assistance to the Pakistani population. This includes food aid and the provision of hygiene items, emergency shelter and medical support.