Pakistan Monsoon Floods 2025 (Situation Update III): Escalating Crisis, Urgent Needs &...

Pakistan Monsoon Floods 2025 (Situation Update III): Escalating Crisis, Urgent Needs & Coordinated Response

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Crisis Overview

Pakistan is facing one of its deadliest monsoon seasons in recent history. Since late June, relentless rains have triggered flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). Over 650 lives have been lost, with 351 deaths reported in KP alone in the past 72 hours. Entire villages have been swept away, infrastructure crippled, and thousands displaced.

The situation is particularly dire in KP’s Buner district, where 204 fatalities have been confirmed and entire communities have been obliterated. In GB, GLOFs have destroyed roads and homes, isolating vulnerable populations and complicating relief efforts.

Key Risks & Impact Highlights

SectorImpact
Lives & Injuries657 deaths, 929 injuries nationwide; KP worst affected
Shelter2,462 homes damaged; mass displacement in KP, GB, and AJK
Infrastructure152 bridges destroyed; major road closures including Karakoram Highway
LivelihoodsCrop and livestock losses; economic devastation in rural districts
HealthRising cases of trauma, waterborne diseases, and mental health distress
ProtectionHeightened risks of GBV, exploitation, and early marriage in displacement settings

Immediate Humanitarian Needs

  • Search & Rescue Operations in landslide-prone and inaccessible areas
  • Emergency Shelter & NFIs including tents, blankets, lighting, and kitchen sets
  • Safe Drinking Water & Hygiene Kits to prevent disease outbreaks
  • Mobile Health Services for trauma, maternal care, and psychosocial support
  • Food Assistance & Cash Support for families cut off from supply routes
  • Debris Clearance & Road Access Restoration to reopen relief corridors
  • Protection Services for women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities
  • Early Warning Systems & Community Alerts for continued rainfall and GLOF threats

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) Response & Preparedness

Community World Service Asia has launched emergency relief operations in Hunza and Nagar districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, which are among the most remote, and hard to reach areas of Northern Pakistan. Hunza and Nagar are nestled within the Karakoram Range, and are surrounded by some of the highest Karakoram peaks like Rakaposhi, Golden Peak, and Ultar. These districts are most affected by recent climate change impacts, despite zero contribution to emissions. CWSA is distributing Emergency Relief Kits to 150 families in these two districts. These kits include food items, first aid, and hygiene supplies tailored to restore dignity and safety.

CWSA is coordinating closely with NDMA, PDMAs, and local partners and intends to scale its emergency response activities in areas where it already has a strong field presence, while retaining the flexibility to expand operations as the crisis develops. Built on existing local networks and partnerships, the response will remain adaptive, inclusive, and community-driven. Our approach prioritises:

  • Mobile Health Units for emergency care and psychosocial support
  • Temporary Shelters for families who have lost their homes
  • Protection-Focused Spaces for women and children
  • Gender-Responsive Programming across all sectors
  • Multipurpose Cash Assistance & In-Kind Support
  • Community Engagement & Accountability Mechanisms

Call to Action

Community World Service Asia urges humanitarian partners, donors, and media to amplify the voices of affected communities and support a coordinated, dignified response. The scale of devastation demands urgent action to prevent further loss of life and restore hope for thousands.

Contacts:

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

PalwashayArbab
Head of Communication
Email: palwashay.arbab@communityworldservice.asia
Tele: 92-21-34390541-4

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