On the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government handed over the 2nd consignment of flood relief to the Pakistan authorities.

The flood relief consignment of 18 tons includes dry rations, tea, medicines and 250 large sized cabin tents.

In addition, a 16 member medical team including 7 doctors, 6 nurses, 2 pharmacists and one team assistant arrived in Pakistan on 18th August 2010, with medicines and surgical equipment.

The team treated the flood affected patients in the Charsadda District Hospital in North West Pakistan, close to the Afghan border.

The Director of the Charsadda District Hospital stated that the team is carrying out a commendable job in treating over 65, 000 patients at the hospital, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Islamabad said.

The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody yesterday (24) visited the District Hospital in Charsadda to overlook the relief operation. The High Commissioner appreciated the Medical Team’s efforts in treating patients under difficult conditions in the Charsadda district of Pakistan.

The first consignment of flood relief sent by Sri Lanka reached Islamabad on 8th August 2010.