Financial assistance inevitable for flood victims, says UN official

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan Julien Harneis has said that it is inevitable to give financial assistance to the flood victims.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, he said that 300 million people have been affected by the recent floods in Pakistan. "Several countries made announcements for the assistance that could not reach here so far," he maintained.

Julien Harneis said that the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank are jointly working for the reconstruction and restoration of the flood-affected areas.

He said that Pakistan was already facing problems due to food shortage. "After the floods, population facing food shortage has multiplied. Presently, Pakistan needs to provide food to 5-6 million people immediately," he added.

He said that it was very difficult to reach the flood affected areas due to washing away of the roads. "It is good that the prime minister has announced to conduct the audit of the flood fund through an international company," he maintained.