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Overview

The Umerkot and Tharparkar districts of Sindh face severe, recurring drought risks due to their heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture, livestock rearing, and extremely limited access to sustainable water sources. These pre-existing vulnerabilities have escalated following a severe precipitation deficit during the 2026 monsoon season (July–September), compounding agricultural failures, fodder shortages, and acute household food insecurity across the region.

According to data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Sindh recorded a 50.8% rainfall deficit between July and September 2026, receiving just 71.1 mm of precipitation against a seasonal norm of 144.3 mm, the largest shortfall among all provinces in Pakistan. Crucial follow-up rains in September were severely depleted, stripping essential moisture from rain-dependent crops and natural pasturelands.

On November 7–8, 2026, the Government of Sindh officially declared Tharparkar a drought-affected / calamity-hit district, noting that up to 90% of seasonal crops have been lost or rendered unproductive across all seven talukas.

Key District-Level Impacts

  • Tharparkar District:
    • Crop Failures & Loss: Over 90% of rain-fed seasonal crops, primarily millet (bajra), guar, and pulses have failed.
    • Geographical Drought Stress: Satellite assessments report spatial drought stress reaching 98% in Chachro and Dahli, 97% in Islamkot, and 95% in Mithi.
    • Livestock & Displacement: Widespread fodder shortages and dried-up natural grazing lands are forcing pastoralist families to migrate prematurely toward canal-irrigated areas in search of feed and water. Local reports indicate between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people are impacted by drought conditions across the district.
    • Government Response: The Chief Minister of Sindh has directed emergency measures to restore water supply facilities (including RO plant repairs) and provide urgent fodder and essential relief.
  • Umerkot District:
    • High-Risk Vulnerability: In the Community Development Foundation’s (CDF) Risk Assessment, Umerkot received a Drought Risk Score of 20 out of 25 (“Very High Risk”), highlighting extreme dependence on rain-fed farming and a lack of alternative livelihood safety nets.
    • Compounded Strain: Inadequate soil moisture has led to widespread agricultural yields collapsing, diminishing daily wage labour opportunities for vulnerable landless households.

Food Security Outlook & Risks

  • Acute Food Insecurity (IPC Phase 3): The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) projects Crisis-level acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) across vulnerable arid pockets of Sindh through at least early 2027.
  • Compounding Economic Drivers: Reduced agricultural earnings, depleted household food stocks, rising food inflation, and loss of livestock assets are eroding community resilience, forcing vulnerable households into negative coping mechanisms (such as distress sales of livestock and debt accumulation).

Emerging Humanitarian Needs

Priority AreaHumanitarian Needs
Food Security and Essential NeedsMultipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to enable vulnerable households to meet essential needs, including food, drinking water, healthcare and other household necessities.
Water SecurityProvision of safe drinking water, rehabilitation of existing water sources and water storage facilities in drought-affected communities.
Livestock SupportProvision of livestock fodder, drinking water for animals and essential veterinary services to protect livestock-dependent livelihoods.
Medical and Nutrition AssistanceEssential healthcare, nutrition screening and treatment, particularly for children, pregnant and lactating women and other vulnerable individuals.
Climate-Smart Awareness and Coordination with District AuthoritiesCommunity awareness on drought preparedness, water conservation, climate-smart agricultural practices, livestock management and safe drinking water, alongside coordination with district authorities to identify priority needs and avoid duplication

Community World Service Asia’s Proposed Response & Priorities

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) is closely monitoring the situation on the ground in coordination with local affected communities, community-based organisations and district level governing bodies and regional disaster management authorities and proposes providing unconditional Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to vulnerable drought-affected households in Umerkot and Tharparkar districts. This will enable families to meet essential needs, including food, drinking water, healthcare, and other household necessities and address reduced household purchasing power where essential goods and services remain available in local markets.

The response will prioritise households affected by agricultural losses, reduced livelihood opportunities, and declining purchasing power. Particular consideration will be given to women-headed households, persons with disabilities, older persons, and other vulnerable groups.

Implementation & Operational Strategy:

  • Participant Identification & Verification: Undertaken in coordination with relevant district authorities and community representatives to support transparent, vulnerability-based selection.
  • Delivery & Transfer Values: Delivered through accessible payment mechanisms, with transfer values informed by the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) and prevailing market conditions. Target caseload, transfer arrangements, and geographical coverage will be finalised following verification of household needs, market functionality, and available resources.
  • Accountability & Safeguards: CWSA will incorporate community feedback and complaints mechanisms, appropriate safeguards for safe and equitable access to assistance, and post-distribution monitoring.

Focus & Coordination: While CWSA’s proposed direct intervention focuses on MPCA, other identified needs, including drinking water supply, livestock support, and health and nutrition services, will require coordination with relevant authorities and humanitarian partners. Where appropriate, households will be referred to available services, particularly where essential goods or services cannot be accessed through cash assistance.

Call to Action: Community World Service Asia (CWSA) urges the international community and humanitarian partners to support a timely, coordinated drought response in Umerkot and Tharparkar districts of Sindh. The reported agricultural and livestock-related impacts in Tharparkar, together with the documented drought vulnerabilities in Umerkot and the wider food-security outlook, highlight the need for targeted humanitarian assistance. Without timely support, vulnerable families and individuals may face increasing difficulty meeting essential needs and protecting their livelihoods.

Contacts

Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies & Quality and Accountability
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Visibility, Stakeholder Engagement & Inclusive Protection
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

References

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In the aftermath of disaster, recovery is about more than just rebuilding homes. It is about restoring hope and dignity to create a better future. For Hina Kabeer, a devastating earthquake in Pakistan’s Chipurson Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan on 19 January 2026 marked the beginning of an unexpected journey. Faced with the loss of her home, livelihood and sense of security, she refused to let adversity define her future. Through resilience and determination, Hina transformed one of the most challenging moments of her life into an opportunity to rebuild, not only for herself, but for her three children.

Hina Kabeer, a resident of Zoodkhun village in Chipurson Valley, lived with her husband and children. Before the earthquake, the family relied on agriculture as their primary source of income, cultivating crops and managing small-scale farming activities to meet their daily needs.

Life was not without its challenges. Hina’s husband was chronically ill with Arthritis and unable to work, leaving to shoulder much of the responsibility for supporting the household while caring for their four daughters aged 5 to 12, who were studying in Classes 1, 2, 6 and 7. caring for her family. Despite these hardships, Hina remained committed to providing stability for her children and ensuring they could continue their education.

Displacement and Loss

The powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction, leaving Hina’s home completely destroyed, forcing her family to leave their village. In addition to losing their home, they also lost their source of livelihood. This loss caused Hina and her family great amounts of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. The displacement made it difficult to adjust to a new environment, and Hina worried constantly about providing food, shelter, and education for her children. The earthquake severely damaged irrigation channels that sustained their farmland, making it impossible to continue agricultural activities. “Our land is still there, but without water, we cannot grow anything,” Hina recalled.

With no income source and no permanent shelter, the family relocated to Gulmit Gojal, where they lived in temporary accommodation while facing growing financial and emotional hardship. Despite the loss of both home and livelihood, Hina remained determined to support her family. She ensured her children continued their education despite the disruption and began exploring ways to earn an income and rebuild their lives. “I wanted to do something for my children, but I had no resources to start,” she shared.

Emergency Relief in Action

At this critical moment, Community World Service Asia (CWSA), in collaboration with ACT Alliance, provided timely humanitarian assistance to Hina’s family. The support included Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) of PKR 60,000 (215 USD), along with essential non-food items (NFIs), including four blankets, four mattresses, a wood stove and a tarpaulin.

This timely and flexible assistance enabled Hina to address her family’s most urgent needs while also investing in their future. Rather than spending the cash assistance solely on immediate consumption, she used it to purchase the furniture and basic equipment needed to establish a small restaurant in Gulmit Gojal. There, she serves breakfast and lunch, including traditional local (desi) dishes. The restaurant now provides a stable source of income, generating approximately PKR 50,000 per month and enabling Hina to support her family. This decision marked a turning point in her recovery, transforming the loss of her livelihood into an opportunity to rebuild.

The restaurant has brought meaningful improvements to the family’s lives including:

  • A stable source of income
  • Continued support for her three children’s education
  • Improved access to food and other essential needs
  • Greater financial independence and confidence

“Now, I can manage my household expenses and support my children,” Hina said.

Beyond supporting her own family, Hina’s restaurant also serves the local community by providing affordable meals and contributing to the local economy. Her ability to adapt to changing circumstances demonstrates remarkable resilience. When agriculture was no longer a viable source of livelihood, she embraced a new opportunity and successfully established a small business.

Standing Strong, Looking Ahead

Reflecting on her journey, Hina expressed heartfelt gratitude to Community World Service Asia (CWSA) and ACT Alliance for their timely support during one of the most difficult periods of her life. With no income and few options after the earthquake, the assistance gave her the opportunity to rebuild with dignity and confidence.

“This support helped me stand on my own feet and rebuild our lives,” Hina said.

Looking ahead, Hina hopes to further develop her restaurant and strengthen her family’s financial security. While the business now provides a stable source of income, it remains modest and requires additional support to grow sustainably. Her aspirations include expanding the restaurant, improving its facilities and equipment, and increasing its income so she can better provide for her family.

Hina’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and timely humanitarian assistance. Although the earthquake upended her life, it also marked the beginning of a new chapter. With support from CWSA and ACT Alliance, Hina was able to meet her family’s immediate needs while investing in a sustainable livelihood. Today she is not only rebuilding her life but also creating a more secure future for her children, one built on hope, dignity and self-reliance.

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Situation Overview

On 08 July 2026, a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) triggered severe flash flooding, debris flows, and riverbank erosion across the Ishkoman Valley in Ghizer District, Gilgit-Baltistan. The disaster was fueled by a combination of above-normal temperatures, accelerated glacier melt, and heavy monsoon rainfall. This event follows multiple early warning advisories issued since late June by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), which explicitly flagged Ghizer as a high-risk zone.

The incident validates the seasonal risk projections highlighted in Community World Service Asia’s (CWSA) GLOF Situation Alerts (issued in May and June 2026), which urged immediate preparedness and rapid response readiness for the region.

Preliminary assessments indicate that at least four major settlements across Ghizer District have sustained significant damage: Matramdan, Maulaabad, Damas (near Gahkuch), and Silpi village. Additionally, a glacial outburst in Barswat Nullah has severely compromised transport infrastructure. While the total number of affected households within the district’s population of 200,000 is still being verified, the flooding has already caused widespread displacement and disrupted critical local infrastructure. With continued rainfall and high temperatures forecast, the risk of secondary flash floods, landslides, and debris flows remains acute.

Current Humanitarian Impact

  • Casualties: Fortunately, no fatalities have been officially confirmed at the time of reporting. Search, rescue, and damage assessments remain ongoing.
  • Housing & Displacement: Floodwaters inundated more than 30 homes, while approximately a dozen houses have sustained structural damage, forcing immediate displacement. Affected families are currently taking refuge in temporary tents.
  • Critical Infrastructure & Access:
    • A glacial outburst in Barswat Nullah swept away a vital suspension bridge and sections of a link road.
    • Rising river levels and severe bank erosion continue to threaten the bridge connecting Chatorkhand and Dain villages. If this bridge collapses, humanitarian access to the affected valley will be completely cut off.
    • Local communities rely on glacial spring water for drinking. Following flood damage to the pipeline network, residents now collect water directly from the spring.
  • Agriculture & Livelihoods: The floods have devastated standing crops, agricultural land, and vital irrigation channels, severely impacting household food production and local economic stability.

Compound Vulnerability & Context

This disaster does not occur in a vacuum. Ghizer District has faced consecutive, severe flooding events in 2022 and 2025, which damaged hundreds of homes and large swathes of farmland. This repetitive cycle of climate shocks exacerbates existing vulnerabilities, compounding losses for families who are still struggling to recover, and presenting a severe, long-term threat to regional food security.

Emerging Humanitarian Needs

SectorPriority Needs
Emergency Shelter & Non-Food items (NFIs)Tarpaulins, tents, blankets, bedding, kitchen sets and essential household items for displaced and flood-affected families.
Medical AssistanceFirst aid, essential medicines, mobile health services and referral support.
Food SecurityEmergency food assistance and/or multipurpose cash assistance where markets remain functional.
Water & SanitationSafe drinking water, hygiene kits, water purification supplies and sanitation support.
Protection & Psychosocial SupportProtection-sensitive assistance and psychosocial support for women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities.
Early RecoveryRepair of irrigation channels, restoration of electricity, rehabilitation of damaged roads and riverbank protection.

Local authorities have initiated relief efforts, including early recovery efforts. However, additional humanitarian assistance will be required to support affected households, restore critical services and reduce the risk of further deterioration if adverse weather conditions persist.

Community World Service Asia’s Response

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) continues to coordinate with relevant government authorities, including NDMA, GBDMA and district authorities, as well as humanitarian partners and local stakeholders, to monitor the evolving GLOF and flash flood situation in Ghizer District.

As the situation develops, CWSA calls on partners and humanitarian actors to support coordinated response efforts and provide timely assistance to affected communities in Ishkoman Valley, Damas, Silpi, Barswat Nullah and other affected areas, where households are facing risks related to shelter damage, livelihood disruption, damaged access routes and continued exposure to further flash flooding.

Built on existing local networks and partnerships, the response will remain adaptive, inclusive and community-driven, prioritising the most vulnerable households, including women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and families with limited coping capacity.

Response Plan includes:

  • NFIs: Provision of essential NFIs, including kitchen sets to households that have lost or damaged basic household items due to the flash flood.
  • Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA): Provision of cheque-based MPCA to enable affected households to meet urgent needs, including food, winter items, healthcare, and minor repairs in a dignified manner.
  • Reinforcement of humanitarian Quality, Accountability & Safeguarding mechanisms to ensure dignity and community engagement throughout the response
  • Inclusive Aid Distribution: Ensuring equitable and safe access for women, girls, children, older people and persons with disabilities.

A multi-sectoral team is on standby for rapid deployment, ensuring that our response remains adaptive, inclusive, and locally led. CWSA’s planned response integrates gender-sensitive measures across all areas of intervention.

Contacts:
Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies, Health & Quality, Accountability& Safeguarding (QAS)
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Visibility & Strategic Engagement
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

  1. Dawn News: Ghizer flash flood reporting (8 July 2026).
  2. The Nation, “NDMA warns heavy rains to trigger floods”, 2 July 2026
  3. Dawn, “NDMA issues alert as rapid glacier melt triggers floods across GB”
  4. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics: 2023 Population and Housing Census
  5. Pamir Times, “Climate Change and Our Civic Responsibility: A Call for Action in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral”

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An active seasonal window of high-stakes weather systems and prolonged, above-normal temperatures continues to threaten Northern Pakistan. As of June 2, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts ongoing rain and thunderstorms through June 5, maintaining a critical risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash floods across glaciated valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Over 7.1 million people in these northern regions remain vulnerable.

  • Casualties: Severe early-May storms have already tragically resulted in four deaths and sixteen injuries across the KPK districts of Mardan, Swabi, Malakand, and Shangla.
  • Community Isolation & Access Barriers: Landslides and weather-driven disruptions threaten to cut off remote mountain communities. Major lifelines, including the Karakoram Highway, Skardu Road, Shigar Valley Road, Deosai Road, and Naran Road, as well as vital local routes in the Shimshal and Hunza Valleys, are flagged as highly sensitive to immediate blockages.
  • Upstream Flooding Threat: Rapidly melting glaciers driven by intense heat are creating flood-like conditions across multiple districts, including Hunza, Chitral, Swat, Gilgit, and Neelum Valley.

In line with the commitment to Do No Harm and community protection, local administrations and vulnerable populations are urged to maintain 24/7 vigilance. Local communities are being guided to monitor immediate early warning signs, specifically tracking sudden changes in river levels, unusual deep sounds near water drains (nullahs), and shifts in water color that indicate upstream breaches.

Travelers and local communities are strictly advised to avoid unnecessary travel in high-risk zones during this active severe weather period.

The current situation demands an immediate focus on:

  • Early Warning Systems: Real-time dissemination of alerts to isolated mountainous communities.
  • Logistical Readiness: Preparing for rapid assessments as road blockages on the Karakoram Highway fluctuate.
  • Community Preparedness: Strengthening local-level response capacity in high-risk valleys that may become cut off by infrastructure damage.
Figure 1: Projected GLOF Risk Areas in Northern Pakistan, March–September 2026

Key Risk Domains and Impact Highlights

Key DomainsPotential Impacts
Lives and safetyIncreased risk of sudden flooding, debris flow, landslides resulting in injuries, loss of life and urgent evacuation needs
ShelterDestruction to homes leading to temporary displacement of households in downstream valleys and vulnerable communities
InfrastructureDamage to roads, bridges, irrigation channels, water supply systems and small hydropower infrastructure leading to disrupted transportation, reduced access to essential services and interruptions in water and energy supply.
HealthIncreased risk of injuries, waterborne diseases due to contaminated water along with limited access to health facilities and referral challenges in remote valleys
Food security and livelihoodsLoss of livestock, crops, orchards, agricultural land and household assets
ProtectionIncreased risks for women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and households with limited mobility
Access and logisticsIsolation of remote communities and delayed humanitarian access, disruption to passenger and goods transport, and traffic disruption along key routes including the Karakoram Highway due to infrastructure damage

NDMA’s Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026 notes that sudden breaching of unstable glacial lakes may generate flash floods downstream, threatening villages, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure1.

The scale of exposure is significant, with millions of people in GB and KPK living in areas vulnerable to GLOFs, flash flooding and debris-flow risks, particularly communities downstream of rivers, streams and glacial lakes.

Emerging Humanitarian Needs

In the event of GLOF-triggered disasters or flash flooding in the high-risk valleys of Northern Pakistan, humanitarian interventions must prioritise immediate life-saving support alongside the preservation of human dignity. The following domains have been identified as critical for an effective and principled response:

Life-Saving Relief and Shelter: Immediate focus on coordinated evacuation support and the provision of high-quality temporary shelter should be priortised. Essential Non-Food Items (NFIs), including winterised tents, blankets, and kitchen sets are vital for families displaced in the harsh high-altitude terrain.

Health and WASH: Restoration of safe drinking water and sanitation services is a priority to mitigate disease outbreaks. This must be coupled with mobile health units and first aid services capable of providing essential medicines and emergency referrals in areas where fixed infrastructure may be damaged.

Food Security and Multipurpose Cash: Where local markets remain functional, Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) is the preferred modality to provide families with the agency and flexibility to meet their own needs. In isolated areas with market disruption, direct food assistance in this form will be necessary.

Protection and Psychosocial Wellbeing: Critical support and protection to help families and children process the trauma of sudden displacement and loss must be provided. All assistance must be protection-sensitive, specifically tailored to the needs of women, children, older persons, and individuals with disabilities.

Community World Service Asia’s Preparedness and Response

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) is currently maintaining a high state of operational readiness through its field office in Hunza, GB. This local footprint allows for immediate coordination with Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), building on CWSA’s significant 2025 response where we supported 1,479 individuals with food and cash assistance. Leveraging deep-rooted networks in remote areas like the Chipursan Valley, CWSA is positioned to move from monitoring to formal response activation immediately upon verification of an incident by disaster management authorities or field teams.

The mobilisation strategy is centered on reaching the “last mile” of remote mountain communities. Key priorities include:

  • Targeted Vulnerability: Directing assistance toward women-headed households, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities to mitigate exclusion risks.
  • Integrated Accountability: Maintaining safe, confidential feedback loops and ensuring communities are informed participants in their own recovery.
  • Multisectoral Readiness: Preparedness covers emergency shelter, WASH, mobile health, and psychosocial support, with a preference for multipurpose cash where markets allow.

Proposed Relief and Call to Action: To ensure a rapid and effective response as weather patterns evolve, CWSA has identified three critical pillars for immediate support:

  • Pre-positioning: Securing emergency shelter, hygiene kits, and dry rations in accessible hubs near high-risk valleys.
  • Scaling Life-Saving Aid: Expanding the reach of mobile health referrals and cash assistance for those in the direct path of debris flows.
  • Logistical Resilience: Strengthening “last-mile” transport capabilities to bypass anticipated road and bridge failures along the Karakoram Highway and interconnected routes.

In a region where geography defines the risk, local presence defines the response. CWSA urges the international community and humanitarian partners to support immediate and coordinated response in Northern Pakistan as we work to turn preparedness into a lifeline for the most isolated communities in GB and KPK.

Contacts

Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies & Quality and Accountability
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

References

  1. NDMA Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026
    Community Meetings
    GBDMA ↩︎

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Hafeezan has a look of sharp stoicism on her calm face. This may be because she is reconciled to a life of adversity. The only time bleakness shows through is when she speaks of her husband, Ramzan’s blindness. At this point Ramzan speaks up, “Ten years ago, I had trouble with my eyes and the doctors in the government hospital told me my eyes’ battery is discharged,” he says as he pats the back of his head to indicate the location of the ‘battery’. He appeared to have misunderstood the medical explanation he had been given, interpreting the reference to damaged brain cells as a “battery” in the back of his head that could no longer be recharged. Today he can just barely see shapes and tell light from darkness. Despite this profound loss, he continues to face life with courage, supported by Hafeezan’s steadfast presence and their shared determination to endure adversity.

The couple lives in Village Maulvi Wallah. It lies about five kilometres south of Muzaffargarh city centre and about two kilometres southwest of Rohari. All around are neatly parcelled blocks of agriculture and thickly growing mango orchards. Maulvi Wallah is comparatively better off than many surrounding villages, with brick and concrete houses clustered at its center and a government school where both boys and girls attend regularly. Yet, while younger generations are gaining access to education, many elders remain without formal schooling. Despite these modest improvements, poverty continues to affect most households, shaping daily life and limiting opportunities.

Before losing his sight, Ramzan worked as a factory labourer in Muzaffargarh, earning what he recalls as a fair wage. Together with Hafeezan, he raised a large family of seven sons and four daughters. Despite their hard work, limited resources meant they could only construct a modest mud and wattle home.

As their sons grew older, they began contributing to the household income, but soon many married at a young age. Reflecting on this, Ramzan notes with quiet resignation that once children start their own families, parents can no longer rely on their support.

One son, Faiz ul Hasan, lives with them. Though married, he and his wife have no children. Faiz bears visible scars on his face and hands from severe burns sustained in childhood. At the age of five, while imitating his mother as she poured kerosene into the kitchen stove, he accidentally added fuel while the fire was still burning. The sudden flames engulfed him, leaving lasting injuries despite urgent medical care.

Today, Faiz continues to live with the physical marks of that accident, yet his presence in the household is a source of strength and companionship for his parents. He works at a brick kiln shaping the wet clay in the wooden moulds. He says he can mould 700 hundred bricks in an eight to nine hour workday for which he is paid Rs 1000. But that does not make life any better for he goes to work only two days a week. He says his burn-damaged hands ache after a long day of work and he has to take the break. The couple’s youngest son works as a helper in a general merchandise store and brings home Rs 200 every day to make things somewhat better.

For families like theirs in Muzaffargarh district, hardship is not limited to poverty alone. South Punjab is no stranger to climatic extremes. Older residents remember drought; younger generations recall either the dry years of the mid-1990s or the devastating floods of 2010 and 2015, when livelihoods and agriculture were badly affected.

So when government agencies announced evacuations in August 2025 for villages near the Chenab River, many assumed it would be another event like 2015, disruptive but manageable, with no more than ankle-deep water entering the villages. Instead, the flood exceeded all expectations. Houses built of mud or sun-dried brick collapsed within hours once the water rose to thigh height. The force and speed of the floodwaters left families with barely enough time to save the most essential belongings.

Like everybody else in the village, Hafeezan and Ramzan left their home in the flood to take refuge on the flood protection embankment. They were fortunate to receive a tent from the government and that made life a little better. Ramzan says when the water rose, they had 600 kilograms of wheat grain in the house, which was their primary concern. The other very important part of the family was the heifer that Hafeezan tended on adhal1. Were she to lose the animal to the waters, she would have had to make good the value of the animal for the owner. And so they lost most of their bedding, clothing and kitchenware.

Five weeks later, their return was not to the home they had known, but to a heap of clay, timber and household items smashed under the fallen timbers. According to surveys, some 500,000 persons were displaced in Muzaffargarh district. Of these, the majority living in poorly built semi-permanent structures lost most of their household effects.

The humanitarian assistance provided by Community World Service Asia and its partner, Japan Platform (JPF), ensured provision of non-food items to households most severely affected by the floods which offered families vital relief and a chance to rebuild their lives with dignity. Each package, designed to meet the needs of an average family of seven (in line with Sph) included essential items for warmth, cooking, and daily living: blankets, foam mattresses, plastic mats, cooking pots with lids, serving utensils, cups, plates, a kettle, food storage containers, and basic kitchen tools.

Despite his poor eyesight, Ramzan began rebuilding the mud structure with the help of his son Faiz ul Hasan. And so, before the cold weather set in, the family was able to move from the tent to this shelter. But for the two unmarried daughters, and four sons still living with the parents, it was a tight fit. Fortunately, their two older sons had brick and mortar rooms that had survived the flood and the family shared accommodation.

Grateful for the bedding and kitchenware she received, Hafeezan shared that the support spared her from a significant expense, one that would otherwise have forced her into debt. Now she waits patiently for the heifer to be ready to mate. She believes it will happen by the end of 2026. Then by selling the milk and caring for the calf, she might be on her way to becoming a livestock owner. Meanwhile, it is a long, hard grind for the family. Until then, life remains a long and difficult grind. But Hafeezan endures it with the same quiet resolve.

  1. The ‘Adhal’ (or sometimes referred to under similar sharing, partnership, or nomadic grazing terminology) system in rural Pakistan is a traditional livestock management arrangement where ownership and caretaking responsibilities are separated to maximise resources, typically for cattle, buffaloes, sheep, or goats. It acts as a socioeconomic support system for poor households and smallholders, allowing for the herd management of small numbers of animals ↩︎

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A high-alert status remains in effect for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) following a series of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) warnings issued by the NDMA and PMD. A current westerly weather system, active as of May 11, is bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms to mountainous regions. These conditions are significantly increasing the probability of debris flows and flash flooding in vulnerable valleys, marking the start of a high-risk period predicted to last through September 2026.

Recent heavy rainfall has already triggered mudslides and landslides, severely impacting the Karakoram Highway. Key sections in Lower Kohistan, including Dubair and Gloos Banda, have been blocked by debris and floodwater. These disruptions have stranded passenger vehicles and goods transport, creating a logistical bottleneck between KPK and GB. The dangerous travel conditions along these primary routes are currently hindering both commercial movement and potential humanitarian access.

The scale of potential impact is immense, with the Ministry of Climate Change identifying over 7.1 million people in the northern regions as vulnerable to GLOF events. Pakistan’s 13,000+ glaciers are facing unprecedented stress; approximately 10,000 glaciers in Chitral and GB are currently receding due to climate-induced temperature rises. This accelerated melting, combined with shifting weather patterns and early heatwave conditions, has created a volatile environment for downstream settlements.

The current situation demands an immediate focus on:

  • Early Warning Systems: Real-time dissemination of alerts to isolated mountainous communities.
  • Logistical Readiness: Preparing for rapid assessments as road blockages on the Karakoram Highway fluctuate.
  • Community Preparedness: Strengthening local-level response capacity in high-risk valleys that may become cut off by infrastructure damage.

Areas at Risk

RegionHigh-risk areas identified in recent alerts
Gilgit-BaltistanSwat, Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Dir, Upper Hazara, and Kohistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)Communities located near glacial lakes, rivers, mountain streams, nullahs (seasonal watercourses), bridges, roads, irrigation channels, hydropower infrastructure, and agricultural land
Downstream settlementsCommunities located near glacial lakes, rivers, mountain streams, nullahs (seasonal watercourses), bridges, roads, irrigation channels, hydropower infrastructure and agricultural land
Figure 1: Projected GLOF Risk Areas in Northern Pakistan, March–September 2026

Key Risks and Impact Highlights

SectorPotential impact
Lives and safetySudden flooding, debris flow, landslides, injuries, loss of life and urgent evacuation needs
ShelterDamage to houses and temporary displacement of households in downstream valleys
InfrastructureDamage to roads, bridges, irrigation channels, water supply systems and small hydropower infrastructure
WASHContamination of water sources, disruption of safe drinking water access and increased sanitation risks
HealthIncreased risk of injuries, waterborne diseases, limited access to health facilities and referral challenges in remote valleys
Food security and livelihoodsLoss of livestock, crops, orchards, agricultural land and household assets
ProtectionIncreased risks for women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and households with limited mobility
Access and logisticsBlocked roads, damaged bridges, isolation of remote communities and delayed humanitarian access, disruption to passenger and goods transport, and traffic disruption along key routes including the Karakoram Highway

NDMA’s Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026 notes that sudden breaching of unstable glacial lakes may generate flash floods downstream, threatening villages, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure1.

The scale of exposure is significant, with millions of people in GB and KP living in areas vulnerable to GLOFs, flash flooding and debris-flow risks, particularly communities downstream of rivers, streams and glacial lakes.

This summary refines the projected humanitarian priorities for Northern Pakistan into a concise, action-oriented briefing, ensuring the focus remains on dignity, protection, and the survival of isolated communities.

Priority Needs: Anticipatory Action and Response for GLOF Emergencies

In the event of GLOF-triggered disasters or flash flooding in the high-risk valleys of Northern Pakistan, humanitarian interventions must prioritise immediate life-saving support alongside the preservation of human dignity. The following sectors have been identified as critical for an effective and principled response:

Life-Saving Relief & Shelter: Immediate focus remains on coordinated evacuation support and the provision of high-quality temporary shelter. Essential Non-Food Items (NFIs), including winterised tents, blankets, and kitchen sets are vital for families displaced in the harsh high-altitude terrain.

Health and WASH: Restoration of safe drinking water and sanitation services is a priority to mitigate disease outbreaks. This must be coupled with mobile health units and first aid services capable of providing essential medicines and emergency referrals in areas where fixed infrastructure may be damaged.

Food Security & Multipurpose Cash: Where local markets remain functional, Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) is the preferred modality to provide families with the agency and flexibility to meet their own needs. In isolated areas with market disruption, direct food assistance will be necessary.

Protection & Psychosocial Wellbeing: All assistance must be protection-sensitive, specifically tailored to the needs of women, children, older persons, and individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, psychosocial support is critical to help families and children process the trauma of sudden displacement and loss.

Community World Service Asia’s Preparedness and Response

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) is currently maintaining a high state of operational readiness through its field office in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. This local footprint allows for immediate coordination with GBDMA and DDMA, building on CWSA’s significant 2025 response where they supported 1,479 individuals with food and cash assistance. Leveraging deep-rooted networks in remote areas like the Chipursan Valley, CWSA is positioned to move from monitoring to formal response activation immediately upon verification of an incident by disaster management authorities or field teams.

The mobilisation strategy is centered on reaching the “last mile” of remote mountain communities. Key priorities include:

  • Targeted Vulnerability: Directing assistance toward women-headed households, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities to mitigate exclusion risks.
  • Integrated Accountability: Maintaining safe, confidential feedback loops and ensuring communities are informed participants in their own recovery.
  • Multisectoral Readiness: Preparedness covers emergency shelter, WASH, mobile health, and psychosocial support, with a preference for multipurpose cash where markets allow.

Urgent Funding and Logistics Requirements

To ensure a rapid and effective response as weather patterns evolve, CWSA has identified three critical pillars for immediate support:

  • Pre-positioning: Securing emergency shelter, hygiene kits, and dry rations in accessible hubs near high-risk valleys.
  • Scaling Life-Saving Aid: Expanding the reach of mobile health referrals and cash assistance for those in the direct path of debris flows.
  • Logistical Resilience: Strengthening “last-mile” transport capabilities to bypass anticipated road and bridge failures along the Karakoram Highway and interconnected routes.

In a region where geography defines the risk, local presence defines the response. We invite you to stand with CWSA and our frontline teams in Northern Pakistan as we turn preparedness into a lifeline for the most isolated communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Contacts

Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies & Quality and Accountability
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

References

  1. NDMA Summer Hazards Contingency Plan 2026
    https://www.ndma.gov.pk/storage/plans/April2026/des1YHpOOZYMDB3W7rHH.pdf ↩︎

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Overview

Severe heatwave conditions are currently affecting Sindh, with particularly heightened risks for vulnerable communities in Umerkot district during the late April–May 2026 pre peak and peak summer period. According to the Multi Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (MHVRA), Umerkot’s hot, semi arid climate records mean maximum temperatures of around 45°C across April, May, and June. For this district, the intensity of heatwave hazards has been assessed as “Severe to Extreme,” underscoring the urgent need for protective measures and community preparedness.

Umerkot district has an estimated population of 1.16 million people, including 0.90 million rural and 0.26 million urban residents1. The wider at-risk population includes outdoor workers, pedestrians, daily wage labourers, agricultural workers, women, children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and low-income households. These populations have limited access to safe drinking water, shaded spaces, cooling facilities, and timely health referral support.

The heatwave situation in Umerkot is not limited to health exposure alone. Higher temperatures increase dehydration risk, reduce water availability, disrupt outdoor labour, and affect agriculture and livestock-dependent livelihoods. This is particularly relevant in Umerkot due to its rural spread, low rainfall, hot semi-arid conditions, and dependence on climate-sensitive livelihoods.

Heatwaves are forecastable hazards, and the Umerkot District Disaster Management Plan states that actions can be taken before occurrence through warnings, alerts, public precautions, awareness campaigns, water arrangements, heatstroke facilitation camps, mobile medical teams, and mobilisation of non-governmental organisations (NGO) and volunteers. Investing in early action is therefore both life-saving and cost-effective. Evidence from anticipatory action shows that every USD 1 invested in anticipatory action can yield up to USD 7 in avoided losses and added benefits, reinforcing the importance of supporting cooling centers, hydration points, awareness outreach, and referral linkages before heatwave impacts escalate 2.

Impact Snapshot

Community World Service Asia’s (CWSA) current field observations have identified multiple cases of extreme dehydration and fatigue among heat-exposed individuals, indicating increasing health risks at community level. Heatwave alerts circulated by local government/district sources further underline the need for early action before heat-related illnesses escalate into severe cases or avoidable loss of life.

Moreover prolonged heat places pressure on essential elements such as water supply points, health facilities, shaded public spaces, and electricity dependent cooling arrangements.

Heatwave risk is also closely linked with livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, and food security in Umerkot, where many people depend on rural livelihoods, daily wage labour, and outdoor work. Higher temperatures can reduce working capacity, increase dehydration risk, affect crops and livestock, and worsen water stress. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh’s heatwave guidance identifies water scarcity, agricultural disruption, and economic/livelihood disruption as key heatwave impacts.

Women, children, including those engaged in child labour, elderly persons, pregnant and lactating women, persons with disabilities, outdoor workers, daily wage earners, agricultural labourers, pedestrians, and low income households face heightened risks during extreme heat. Direct exposure, limited access to cooling, and reduced coping capacity compound their vulnerability. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the PDMA Sindh both underscore the urgent need for targeted protection measures to safeguard these groups throughout the heatwave period.

Emerging Humanitarian Needs

Water SecurityWater distribution points ensuring the supply of safe drinking water
Medical Assistance First aid, Oral Dehydration Salts (ORS) supply and urgent medical care
Emergency ShelterHeat camps, shaded resting spaces, cooling centres
Public Awareness & Coordination with District Authorities Dissemination of key messages such as avoiding outdoor exposure during peak heat hours, drinking safe water regularly, using ORS when needed, recognising symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and seeking timely medical support.

Community World Service Asia’s Proposed Relief & Response

CWSA has initiated voluntary heatwave response measures in coordination with the District Administration/DDMA Umerkot by establishing basic heatwave camps for heat-exposed populations pedestrians, outdoor workers, daily wage labourers including minors, and vulnerable groups. These camps are equipped with essential medicines, first aid support, oral rehydration solutions (ORS), cold drinking water, resting seats for heat exposed individuals. Awareness sessions are also being conducted at intervention locations on heatstroke prevention, signs and symptoms, precautionary measures during heatwaves, the use of ORS, first aid and timely cooling during heat related illness.These heatwave camps are set up at three locations including Umerkot city/Deputy Commissioner’s Office area, Village Ramser in Union Council Kaplore, and Government Dispensary Xheelband in Union Council Faqeer Abdullah.

These initial measures have reached approximately 2800 people so far, while the high daily turnout indicates continued need among heat-exposed groups in these and nearby high-footfall areas.

Call to Action

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) urges the international community and humanitarian partners to support an immediate, coordinated heatwave response in Umerkot, Sindh. Current heatwave alerts and field observations indicate that communities with limited access to safe water, shade, cooling spaces, and timely health support are at high exposure risk. Immediate support is required to strengthen existing camps and establish additional cooling spaces in priority locations identified with the District Administration/DDMA Umerkot.

Based on latest needs assessments, CWSA proposes establishing well equipped cooling spaces in priority locations, ensuring the availability of drinking water and oral rehydration solutions (ORS), and providing shaded resting areas with basic first aid support. Trained mobilisers will be deployed to raise awareness through local language materials, strengthen referral linkages, and maintain responsive feedback mechanisms. All interventions will be closely coordinated with district authorities and aligned with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh’s Heatwave Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Contacts

Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies & Quality and Accountability
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Visibility, Stakeholder Engagement & Inclusive Protection
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

References

  1. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Census 2023 ↩︎
  2. https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/world/saving-lives-time-and-money-evidence-anticipatory-action-may-2025 ↩︎

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Amir Hamza belongs to village Dain in Tehsil Ishkoman of Ghizer. His household consists of five members and is a male-headed family with four dependents, including one school-age son. Before the floods of 14 August 2025, which devastated Ghizer1 in Gilgit-Baltistan, his story reflected the quiet stability of a self-sufficient rural life. The village of Dain was peaceful, with functioning homes, cultivated farmland, livestock, reliable water systems, and essential infrastructure such as a suspension bridge that connected residents to basic services and markets. This sense of security was shared across the community before the disaster upended their lives.

“Before the flooding, life was peaceful and beautiful. We had our homes, land, cattle, and a strong community,” Amir recalled. He and his family owned a total of five kanals of land, of which two kanals were washed away in the flood. They did not own any cattle.

The sudden flooding destroyed nearly everything including homes, mosques, Jamaat Khanas 2, farmlands, livestock, water channels, and the village’s historic suspension bridge. Families escaped in the middle of the crisis to higher ground, relying on relatives, neighbours, and volunteers for immediate rescue and shelter.

Amir is a father determined to give his young son an education, even though the monthly school fee of PKR 1,000 is a heavy burden for his modest means. After the devastating floods, he returned to driving a rickshaw, his primary source of income, to keep his family afloat. The disaster had swept away much of what he had built: his small shop, along with pear and almond orchards that once supplemented his livelihood. Yet despite these losses, Amir continues to prioritise his son’s schooling, holding on to the hope that education will open doors to a brighter future.

“The situation was unbearable. We nearly lost our senses. Our relatives and volunteers rescued us, gave us food, water, and shelter, and treated us with dignity,” shared Amir.

In the aftermath, the community prioritised restoring essential services, particularly access to clean water. External assistance followed, with NGOs and donors providing food and cash support. Community World Service Asia (CWSA) conducted multiple visits and provided multipurpose cash assistance of PKR 30,000 (approx. USD 108) in three monthly installments, totalling PKR 90,000, starting on 13 Nov 2025. The cash was used for rebuilding and meeting food security needs. Most families used the cash for children’s school fees, debt repayment, to meet daily household needs, and rebuilding homes in safer locations.

Food assistance was also provided under the project. It included wheat flour, pulses, cooking oil, sugar, and salt. The quantities distributed were 100 kg of flour, seven litres of cooking oil, four kg of sugar, one kg of salt, and eight kg of pulses. This support was provided for one month, and it helped meet the basic household food needs during that period.

“We are using the cash according to our needs such as education, housing, and daily survival. This support has helped us stand again,” said Amir.

The family has experienced a significant improvement in living conditions after receiving a new house, financial support, and food rations, which have greatly reduced their hardships. However, some challenges remain unresolved, such as the restoration of lost agricultural land and the full recovery of livelihood assets. Although the family is now more stable due to the assistance, they remain partially vulnerable, particularly regarding income from agriculture and other lost assets.

Amir’s account reflects a broader pattern observed across Ghizer; while the floods caused devastating losses, strong social cohesion, timely humanitarian assistance, and community-led recovery efforts have been central to restoring dignity and hope.

  1. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/22/rains-flash-floods-kill-21-in-pakistan-tourists-rescued-in-hilly-north ↩︎
  2. Places of worship and community work ↩︎

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Situation Overview

On January 19, 2026, at 11:21 AM local time, a shallow earthquake of magnitude Mw 5.6–5.8 struck Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan. The epicenter near Barishal severely impacted the remote Chipursan Valley in Upper Hunza. Despite its moderate magnitude, the shallow depth and fragile mountainous terrain caused significant localised destruction.

At least two lives were lost, several individuals injured, and eleven villages were affected; three of them completely destroyed. Approximately 300 households (2,100–2,400 people) are displaced, many now sheltering in tents, damaged homes, or with host families in nearby settlements such as Sost and Gulmit. The disaster coincided with peak winter, with temperatures dropping to –20°C, heightening risks of hypothermia and cold-related illness.

Landslides disrupted road access and damaged critical infrastructure, including micro-hydropower systems, water channels, and livestock shelters. Power outages have left families without heating, lighting, or communication during extreme winter conditions.

Impact Snapshot

Impact AreaDetails
Fatalities2 confirmed
InjuriesSeveral reported
Villages affected11 (3 fully destroyed)
Households affected300 HHs (2,100–2,400 people)
DisplacementFamilies in tents, damaged homes, or host communities
Infrastructure damageRoads blocked, micro-hydropower destroyed, water channels & shelters damaged
Vulnerable groupsWomen-headed households, children, elderly, persons with disabilities
Key risksHypothermia, cold-related illness, limited healthcare access

Humanitarian Needs

  • Multipurpose cash assistance for food, heating fuel, medicines, and temporary accommodation.
  • Winterisation support including winterized tents and non-food items to protect families from sub-zero temperatures.
  • Shelter and medical care for displaced families living in unsafe or temporary arrangements.
  • Psychosocial support to address trauma, stress, and displacement-related anxiety.

Community World Service Asia’s (CWSA) Response

Community World Service Asia (CWSA), in coordination with the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), Hunza District Administration, and humanitarian partners, has launched a community-centered, gender-responsive emergency response. Quality, Accountability and Safeguarding (QAS) measures have been applied throughout the response, including community consultations, transparent participant verification, and complaint and feedback mechanisms to ensure accountability and safe programming for affected communities.

Plan and Action:

  • Field Office Established: A base set up in Khudadad Sost to coordinate relief operations
  • Household Assessments: Surveys completed across nine villages covering 300 households, with verification underway by the MEAL team.
  • Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA): The first tranche for 300 households is planned to be disbursed tentatively scheduled for the third week of March, following completion of verification and administrative processes
  • Winterisation Kits: Procurement of high-quality kits aligned with global standards and community needs for 200 households underway
  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS):
    • 10 group sessions conducted, reaching 351 participants (women, girls, children, elderly, persons with disabilities).
    • 27 individual counselling sessions provided, focusing on trauma, stress, and coping strategies.
    • Special session organised for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Chitral, engaging 28 participants.

Solidarity and Partnership

These interventions are made possible through the support and solidarity of our global partners, ACT Alliance and Week of Compassion, whose commitment strengthens our ability to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis.

CWSA remains committed to ensuring dignified, inclusive, and effective humanitarian assistance for the affected communities of Chipursan Valley. Our response prioritises the most vulnerable, while building resilience and solidarity across the region.

Contacts:

Shama Mall
Deputy Regional Director
Programs & Organisational Development
Email: shama.mall@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Tooba Siddiqi
Associate Regional Director
Emergencies, Healthy & Quality, Accountability & Safeguarding (QAS)
Email: tooba.siddiqi@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

Palwashay Arbab
Associate Regional Director
Visibility & Strategic Engagement
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

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When the earthquake struck Chupurson Valley in January, lives were shattered. Homes split open, families endured nights at –20°C in scattered tents, and fear became part of daily life.

CWSA’s frontline team journeyed across mountains to stand with communities in their darkest hour. In just four days, the team has facilitated structured mental health and psychosocial support sessions for over 230 participants so far— men, women, children and elderly who bravely shared their stories of trauma, resilience, and hope.

But survival needs remain urgent: warm insulated tents, winter clothing, bedding, medicines, hygiene supplies, and dignity kits for women and girls.

This response was made possible through the solidarity of our partners, Week of Compassion. Together, we are helping families heal and rebuild with dignity.

▶️ Watch the full story in our video.

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