RAWALPINDI:  In response to the ongoing flood situation, the United States of America through Army Central Command (US ARCENT) has extended humanitarian assistance for the flood-affected population of Pakistan.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a total of six flights carrying relief consignments are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan, comprising essential items including tents, dewatering pumps and generators.

The first flight arrived today. The US Charge d’Affairs and Commander US ARCENT attended the reception of the initial consignment and formally handed over the relief goods to the Pakistan Army.

The consignments will be moved to Army Flood Relief Camps for onward distribution among the flood-affected people.

The Government and people of Pakistan are thankful to the US Government and Military for standing by the affected population of Pakistan in these testing times.

Earlier,  The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the 10th spell of monsoon rains.

According to the PDMA, heavy downpours are forecast across most districts of the province from September 6 to 9, with the possibility of flash flooding in certain areas.

A PDMA spokesperson said that during this spell, rainfall is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Sialkot.