Pakistan Floods Kill Over 1,000, Millions Affected by Monsoon Rains

Children among victims of Pakistan’s devastating floods


Islamabad (CNN) — Pakistan is facing one of its worst natural disasters in decades as severe monsoon rains and floods have killed at least 1,033 people, including 348 children, and injured more than 1,527 since mid-June, according to officials.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that 119 people died and 71 were injured in just the last 24 hours, highlighting the worsening crisis.

According to Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, the disaster has affected 33 million people nationwide. She described the situation as “unprecedented” and called it “the worst humanitarian disaster of this decade.”

“Pakistan is experiencing its eighth cycle of monsoon rains, whereas normally the country has only three to four,” Rehman explained, adding that the intensity of the super flood torrents is shocking.

The southern provinces have been hit the hardest, where villages, roads, and crops have been destroyed. Authorities say maximum relief and rescue operations are underway to assist flood victims, but millions remain displaced and in urgent need of aid.

Destroyed houses and roads after severe floods in Pakistan

Pakistan Army Deployed as Floods Displace Millions and Provinces Request Urgent Aid

Displaced Families Struggle in Flood-Hit Regions

Displaced people in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were seen wading through floodwaters on Saturday as Pakistan continues to battle one of the worst flooding disasters in recent history. The ongoing monsoon rains have submerged entire towns and villages, leaving millions homeless and in desperate need of shelter, food, and medical care.

Army Deployment for Rescue and Relief

The Ministry of Interior of Pakistan announced on Friday that the army has been authorized to assist with flood relief operations across the country. Troops have been deployed to support all four provincial governments, with a focus on the worst-hit southwestern province of Balochistan.

The statement added that the number of troops, their deployment areas, and operations will be coordinated between the federal government and provincial administrations.

Relief Centers and Aid Distribution

To strengthen rescue efforts, the Pakistan Armed Forces confirmed that flood relief centers are being established nationwide. These centers will coordinate the collection, transportation, and distribution of essential relief goods, including food, clean water, and medical supplies.

In addition, army units are actively evacuating stranded families, providing temporary shelters, meals, and medical assistance to victims. Helicopters, boats, and ground vehicles are being used to reach isolated areas cut off by the rising waters.

Sindh and Balochistan Request Emergency Supplies

The southern province of Sindh, one of the hardest-hit regions, has made an urgent request for 1 million tents to house displaced families. Nearby Balochistan province, which has been largely cut off from electricity, gas, and internet services, has asked for 100,000 tents, according to officials.

The scale of displacement has raised fears of disease outbreaks and food shortages, as millions remain without access to clean drinking water and proper shelter.

Pakistan Calls for International Aid

Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman described the flooding as a “climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions.” She stressed that Pakistan’s resources are limited, and urged the international community to step in with urgent financial and humanitarian aid.

“Pakistan’s priority at the moment is survival and relief for millions of people suffering in flood-hit areas,” Rehman said. She warned that without international support, the disaster could worsen into a long-term crisis affecting health, food security, and economic stability.

A National Humanitarian Crisis

With millions displaced, hundreds of lives lost, and entire communities submerged, the floods are being described as Pakistan’s worst humanitarian disaster in decades. Relief and rescue efforts continue, but authorities warn that the situation remains critical as monsoon rains are expected to persist in some areas.

As Pakistan fights to protect its people, the tragedy highlights the urgent need for stronger climate resilience and disaster management systems to safeguard vulnerable communities in the future.