Pakistan is once again facing the devastating effects of climate-induced flooding. Since late June, heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have torn through more than 110 districts, destroying homes, submerging villages, and claiming hundreds of lives. 

According to Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority, at least 657 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 injured.* Thousands of families are displaced, while more than 2,400 homes have been damaged or destroyed. Roads and bridges have collapsed, leaving entire communities cut off from aid.

In some areas, the scale of destruction is overwhelming. In Buner district, up to 90% of homes and infrastructure have been damaged, and villages such as Bishonai and Peer Baba have been almost entirely washed away. In Swat, around 80% of Mingora city has been submerged, leaving families without food, water, or medicine. In Mansehra, schools and irrigation systems have been swept away, wiping out livelihoods as well as homes. Meanwhile, riverine communities in Dera Ismail Khan have been forced to dismantle their houses and flee as the Indus River continues to erode its banks.

These floods are not an isolated disaster. Pakistan has faced major floods in 2010 and 2022, both described as climate catastrophes, and experts warn that this year’s monsoon rains are likely to be heavier than usual, with the risk of further flooding and disease outbreaks extending into September. The destruction of crops and livestock has already undermined food security in rural communities, compounding the crisis.

Action For Humanity has mobilised an emergency response in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Our teams are distributing food parcels, each costing £40 and able to feed a family of nine for up to 15 days. These parcels include staples such as flour, rice, pulses, oil, and tea, alongside clean drinking water. We are also providing WASH and dignity kits to protect families from disease outbreaks, including soap, sanitary products, tarpaulins, and mosquito protection. For families forced from their homes, temporary shelter support is being rolled out to help them stay safe and dry.

The challenges remain immense. Roads and bridges have been washed away, slowing the delivery of aid, and communication blackouts make it difficult to reach the most remote communities. Despite these obstacles, AFH is committed to scaling up its response. With urgent support, we can expand food distributions, provide shelter for displaced families, and support agricultural recovery to restore livelihoods. Crucially, we are also working with communities to build resilience against future climate shocks.

Every flood in Pakistan tells a story not just of loss, but of endurance. Families who have lost their homes are determined to rebuild, and communities that have been displaced are already showing extraordinary resilience. But they cannot do it alone. With your support, AFH can continue to deliver life-saving aid today while laying the foundations for recovery and dignity tomorrow.