Pakistan Offers Nepal Support Amid Flood Crisis
Pakistan has offered technical and other assistance to Nepal as the Himalayan country grapples with the devastating impact of floods and other climate-induced disasters.
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Key Points:
- Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik expressed condolences over Nepal's losses and offered Pakistan's full support during a meeting with Nepal's Ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital.
- Pakistan is ready to assist in search, rescue, and recovery efforts, leveraging resources like satellite imagery, drones, and artificial intelligence.
- The minister emphasized the need for regional cooperation in addressing climate-related disasters, particularly glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
- He called for sharing data and experience with Nepal on GLOF risk assessment and disaster preparedness.
- Damage to infrastructure caused by the floods has negatively impacted Nepal's economy.
- Pakistan's Minister will raise concerns about climate-induced loss and damage at the upcoming UN climate conference (COP).