Swindon Town Football Club has offered aid to Pakistan after the country was devastated by severe flooding during its monsoon season. 

In an announcement, the club said it has made "a sizable donation" to help victims of the crisis. 

A combination of heavier-than-normal rainfall, melting glaciers and a heatwave has meant roads, homes, and crops washed away by floodwater and millions made homeless.

The death toll currently stands at 1,302 people - a third of them believed to be children. But the number is expected to rise significantly.   

It’s estimated more than 33 million Pakistanis – equating to one in seven people – have been affected.

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Swindon Town set up an academy partnership with Karachi FC in January. 

Several of the club's coaches have visited to run training camps and trials, as well as help shape their youth setups so they’re equipped to bring the next generation of talented Asian players through.

Town vice chairman, Zavier Austin, said: “Karachi is the country’s largest city, based in the Sindh Province where our academy is located and has been hit hard, so the football club has made a sizeable donation to try and help the aid effort.

“I have personally been in contact with the city’s commissioner to express our sadness and sorrow, as well as pledging our support to the millions who have had their homes and livelihoods destroyed.”

The club has not revealed exactly how much money it has donated. 

But it has set up a drop-off point in the main reception area at the County Ground so individuals can help by leaving donations like clothing and toiletries.

For more information on donating items contact reception@swindontownfc.co.uk and speak to Caroline who will be happy to give you more information and organise drop-off times.

A Go Fund Me page has also been set up, which you can find here - https://gofund.me/9ca1b082