The U.S. has warned that the Pakistani Taliban is planning attacks on foreigners participating in flood relief operations in Pakistan. According to information available to the US government, Tehrik-e Taliban plans to conduct attacks against foreigners participating in the ongoing flood relief operations in Pakistan. A U.S. official told media on condition of anonymity that Tehreek-e-Taliban also may be making plans to attack federal and provincial ministers in Islamabad. The floods have affected an estimated 17.2 million people and about 1.2 million homes have been destroyed. At least eight million are believed to need life-saving humanitarian assistance. The United States and other countries have pledged more than 700 million dollars for relief efforts. US officials had earlier said they had not encountered any hostilities in flying aid to stricken parts of the country. Amid concerns over security and strong anti-American sentiment, the Pakistani authorities usually distribute the aid that is delivered by US planes and American military helicopters, officials said. Meanwhile, gushing floodwater, flowing out from Indus River after development of breach at Kot Aalimon embankment near Thatta District, has washed away many villages while high flood torrents are roaring into abutting urbane areas, prompting dwellers to move on to safer places.