UAE launches rescue plan for those affected by floods in Balochistan – News

Phase 1 provides food and shelter for thousands of families

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The United Arab Emirates has launched a relief program to provide food and shelter to people in Balochistan, which has been hit by flash floods triggered by torrential rains.

The programme was launched under the direction of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the representative of the ruler of the Al Dhafra region and chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Society (ERC), who directed the UAE to provide emergency humanitarian aid and support to those affected by the floods, the news agency reported. .

The ERC immediately began implementing the first phase of the relief program to ensure that basic needs such as food and shelter are met for thousands of families.

The first phase focused on delivering aid to the areas most affected by flooding, such as Ras Bella and Jalmaghsi.

Later, authorities will send rescue convoys to other parts of the province to help local residents cope with the current situation and overcome the challenges they face in obtaining food and shelter.

ERC’s assistance takes into account the needs of vulnerable groups such as children, women, the elderly, as part of its humanitarian projects to assist those affected by flooding.