On which date did the Japanese government approve an $18.5 million grant for flood control efforts in Pakistan's Haripur district?

Explanation

The Japanese government sanctioned an $18.5 million grant on November 13, 2024, aimed at enhancing flood management in Pakistan, specifically targeting the Haripur district. This funding will support projects including the construction of three dams on the Indus River, installation of 45 water and rain gauges across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, establishment of a hydrological observation network, rehabilitation of flood-damaged river infrastructure, and capacity building for flood management agencies. The initiative, named "Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin," is being implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to mitigate future flood-related risks to the economy, infrastructure, and communities.