ISLAMABAD: The European Union has pledged support for Pakistan’s relief and recovery operations following catastrophic floods caused by torrential monsoon rains, which have killed at least 880 people and left widespread devastation across the South Asian country.
The offer was made by the EU High Representative/Vice President, Kaja Kallas, during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday.
EU Vice President conveyed condolences on the tragic loss of lives caused by the recent floods and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said. She also affirmed the EU’s support for Pakistan’s relief and recovery efforts.
Ishaq Dar thanked her for the expression of solidarity and support, underscoring Pakistan’s vulnerability as one of the countries most severely impacted by the climate crisis.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today received a call from EU High Representative/Vice President, Kaja Kallas @KajaKallas.
EU HR/VP conveyed condolences on the tragic loss of lives caused by the recent floods and expressed… pic.twitter.com/ZhwPiB49Ob
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) September 2, 2025
They expressed satisfaction with the growing momentum in Pakistan-EU relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest — particularly in climate action, resilience building, and sustainable recovery.
Pakistan is facing a worsening flood situation as monsoon rains and floods have killed at least 881 people and injured more than 1,176 since late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), warning that the situation is feared to escalate after India released more water.
The deluge has destroyed thousands of homes, swept away bridges and roads, and inundated vast swathes of farmland, raising fears of food insecurity and deepening economic instability.
The agricultural heartland lies in ruins, with millions of acres of standing crops, including wheat, rice, cotton, maize, and sugarcane obliterated, pushing farmers toward catastrophic losses.
The disaster has led to the loss of over 6,180 livestock, further compounding rural distress, NDMA stated.
