As of 9 September 2025, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported 922 deaths and 1,047 injuries, with over 93,886 people displaced and seeking refuge in 1,631 relief camps. More than 5,905 homes have been damaged, and 1,946 houses completely destroyed.
Worsening Conditions and Regional Impact
The situation remains dire, with further heavy rainfall forecasted for 9–10 September, particularly in southern regions. KP has emerged as the worst-hit province, recording 368 deaths and 182 injuries between 15–19 August alone. The floods have damaged 1,377 homes, 93 schools, and displaced 2,356 families.
In Punjab, rising waters in the Sutlej and Indus rivers have forced evacuations in low-lying villages such as Layyah, Taunsa, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, and Muzaffargarh. Relief camps have been established in schools to accommodate displaced families.
Meanwhile, in Gilgit-Baltistan, a heatwave reaching 48.5°C in Bunji has accelerated glacier melting, triggering Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and soil erosion. Roads, homes, and agricultural lands have been damaged, and power and water supplies disrupted. In Gupis, a glacier burst formed a 7km lake, prompting the rescue of 200 people and raising alarms for downstream communities.
Agricultural and livelihood losses
The floods have devastated Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, particularly in Punjab. Occurring just before the rice and cotton harvest and ahead of wheat sowing season, the timing has compounded the crisis. Early estimates suggest 2,000 km² of farmland submerged, with crops such as rice, sugarcane, corn, vegetables, and cotton destroyed.
Livestock losses are mounting, with 516,000 animals evacuated and 121 confirmed dead. Veterinary teams have set up over 300 camps to provide emergency care, but many animals remain at risk. Dairy income has collapsed in several areas due to reduced milk production.
Urgent humanitarian needs
Public health concerns are escalating. Stagnant water has increased the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, prompting the distribution of hygiene kits, water purification systems, and medical assistance. Vulnerable groups—including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities—require targeted support.
While provincial authorities report that current shelter and food supplies are sufficient, prolonged displacement may necessitate additional tents, latrines, drainage systems, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services. Protection measures are being implemented to ensure privacy and safety in camps, alongside psychosocial support for affected populations.
A call for solidarity and support
This crisis underscores the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian response and long-term resilience planning. As Pakistan faces the compounded effects of climate change, infrastructure vulnerability, and socio-economic challenges, national and international solidarity will be vital in helping communities recover and rebuild.
Heavy and flash flooding in northern KP is a recurring annual calamity. The region experiences both monsoon-season (July–September) riverine floods and spring/summer flash floods triggered by intense localised rainfall and snow/glacial melting.