PM Modi writes to Nawaz Sharif, offers help for flood victims in PoK

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote to his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif offering assistance to victims of the devastation caused by the torrential rains and floods in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Modi, who reviewed the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir during his day-long visit on Sunday, said he was told that the damage to life and property was equally, if not more, severe in areas across the Line of Control (LoC).

"My heart goes out to the affected people and my deepest sympathies are with them and their families.

"In this hour of need, I offer any assistance that you may need in the relief efforts that will be undertaken by the Government of Pakistan. Our resources are at your disposal wherever you need them," said the letter which was delivered by the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad.

Saying it a was "matter of great distress" Modi noted that the "devastation caused by the record rains and the consequent flooding is unprecedented", the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in New Delhi.

Modi said like in Jammu and Kashmir, the people in PoK region too were bearing losses due to the floods. This is a humanitarian work and India will never be behind in doing such work, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes to Pakistan PM, offers assistance in relief efforts in Pak-Occupied Kashmir

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has written to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, offering assistance in the flood relief effort in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

"It is a matter of great distress that the retreating monsoon rains have played havoc in many parts of our two countries," the Prime Minister said in his letter, adding that "the devastation caused by the record rains and the consequent flooding is unprecedented."

"While reviewing the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, I was informed that the damage to life and property is equally, if not more, severe in areas across the Line of Control as well. My heart goes out to the affected people and my deepest sympathies are with them and their families. In this hour of need, I offer any assistance that you may need in the relief efforts that will be undertaken by the Government of Pakistan. Our resources are at your disposal wherever you need them," the Prime Minister wrote.