Turkey did not remain indifferent to the flood disaster in Pakistan since 14 June. The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that 2 planes carrying aid supplies departed from Ankara.
More than 1,000 lives were lost in floods due to heavy rains in Pakistan.
According to Pakistan National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) data, 119 people lost their lives and 71 people were injured in the last 24 hours in the country.
More than 285 thousand houses were destroyed
In the disaster, which killed more than 1000 people and injured more than 1,500 people, structures were also damaged. 149 bridges and more than 285,000 houses were completely destroyed.
The water level of the Kabul River, which passes through the city of Novshera, rose. Residents were evacuated due to the flooding of settlements.
A helping hand from Turkey to Pakistan
Turkey took action to help Pakistan, which was in a difficult situation.
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with his Pakistani counterpart and gave a message of support.
In the statement made by AFAD, “We are going to the flood zone with the instructions of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan” it was said.
“Our two planes departed from Ankara Etimesgut Airport”
The Ministry of National Defense announced that two planes carrying aid supplies to Pakistan have departed.
In the share made on the official Twitter account of the Ministry, “Our two planes, carrying aid materials to be delivered to our Pakistani brothers who were damaged in the flood disasters, departed from Ankara Etimesgut Airport. May Allah have mercy on those who lost their lives; Pakistan Our condolences to the people and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. @AFADBaskanlik“ statements were included.
