A Bolton MP is calling for the government to send aid to Pakistan amid the devastating floods which have left over 1000 people dead.

As the water torrents take down homes in Pakistan, MP for Bolton North East, Mark Logan, has written a letter calling on the government to provide relief to help the victims of the flood.

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has labelled the floods in Pakistan ‘a climate catastrophe’ as he called for global action to help the country.

Sindh, one of the worst affected areas has been left looking like an ocean of mud with homes and livelihoods destroyed.

Poverty was already strife in the province and now, families are struggling to survive the night.

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Mr Logan said: “Pakistan is facing devastating floods, with reports that one-third of the country is underwater.

“My thoughts are with the people of Pakistan and the Pakistani-British community in Bolton concerned for loved ones.

“I've called upon the Prime Minister for an urgent international response.”

Mr Logan urged the government in a letter to do more to help Pakistan as the country shared a ‘special bond’ with the UK and it was suffering.

He said: “In Bolton, institutions like the Jamia Madina Mosque act as pillars of our community, and I empathise with the pain they are feeling watching their loved ones suffer back home.

“I am aware that the United Kingdom is providing relief to Pakistan. For this, I and the Pakistani-British community are truly thankful.

“But in line with out country’s strong reputation at leading International aid efforts, I would urge you to take further action to ensure the people of Pakistan have everything they need in their hour of need.”

The reason for the floods is said to be because of the amount of glaciers Pakistan has after the country’s top climate official, Sherry Rehman warned flash floods were highly likely due to glacial lake outbursts.

Pakistan has more glaciers than anywhere outside the Antarctic with around 7,000 and these are melting due to the scorching temperatures each year.

Imteyaz Ali from the Bolton Council of Mosques, said: “The country is in great need of humanitarian aid.

“It’s our primary concern at present and as an organisation we are aware that local charities are operating to help the relief effort but need assistance.

“We think people should come together and help Pakistan through this extreme weather.”