The United States announced $30 million in life-saving humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistani.

The federal government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts declared "disaster prone".

The grant will save lives and alleviate suffering in affected communities, said an official statement.

The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Tuesday announced an additional $30 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to help people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan.

"The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of lives, livelihoods and homes across Pakistan," an official statement said.

In response to the Pakistani government's request for assistance, the official statement said the United States would prioritize urgently needed food aid, safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene, financial assistance and shelter assistance. "This support will save lives and reduce suffering in vulnerable affected communities."

"The United States is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by flooding throughout Pakistan. Through @USAID, we will provide $30 million more in life-saving humanitarian assistance to those who have lost their loved ones, livelihoods, and homes." -DB #AmbBlome 1/2 pic.twitter.com/OL4r0YgV6Z

— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) August 30, 2022

A USAID disaster management expert arrived in Pakistan on August 29 to assess the impact of the floods and accelerate collaboration with partners on response efforts.

He added that the United States will continue to monitor the crisis in close coordination with local partners and Pakistani authorities.

The United States remains steadfast in its support of affected communities across Pakistan. In addition to the $30 million in urgently needed humanitarian assistance announced today, Washington also provided more than $1.1 million in grants and project support earlier this month to ensure that humanitarian assistance directly reaches these communities.