Pakistan Floods 2025: 234 Lives Lost, Over 590 Injured as NDMA Intensifies Relief Efforts
ISLAMABAD: Devastating monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 234 lives and injured 596 people across Pakistan since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The ongoing extreme weather conditions have also damaged 826 homes, resulted in the loss of 203 livestock, and caused widespread disruption in both urban and rural areas.
🚨 Humanitarian Impact by the Numbers
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Deaths: 234 total
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Men: 79
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Women: 42
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Children: 113
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Injured: 596 total
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Men: 231
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Women: 144
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Children: 137
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Homes Damaged: 826
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Livestock Lost: 203
📍 Most Affected Provinces
Punjab has experienced the highest number of casualties, reporting:
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135 deaths, including 63 children
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470 injuries, the highest nationwide
Other provinces reported the following:
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 56 deaths, 71 injuries
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Sindh: 24 deaths, 40 injuries
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Balochistan: 16 deaths, 4 injuries
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Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 2 deaths, 8 injuries
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Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): No deaths, 3 injuries
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Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): 1 child fatality
🚑 NDMA Relief Operations
To assist affected communities, NDMA has conducted 62 rescue missions, saving over 450 individuals. The authority has also set up 27 relief and medical camps, providing food, shelter, and health support.
🧰 Relief Supplies Distributed
NDMA has delivered 3,349 essential relief items, including:
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Shelter & Bedding:
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349 tents
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358 blankets
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266 sleeping bags
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76 mattresses
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88 tarpaulins
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305 mosquito nets
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Household Essentials:
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554 kitchen sets
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41 plastic mats
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25 hygiene kits
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35 jerry cans
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Food & Fuel:
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153 food packs
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201 gas cylinders or stoves
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200 charpais
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Emergency Equipment:
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95 dewatering pumps
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10 gabions
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30 life jackets
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3 rescue boats
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🗣️ NDMA’s Continued Efforts
NDMA has confirmed that rescue and relief efforts are ongoing, with support from provincial and local governments. The agency is also monitoring high-risk areas and coordinating disaster response plans as heavy monsoon activity continues.
💡 Public Safety Advisory
Authorities urge residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas to remain alert, follow local advisories, and relocate to safer locations when necessary. Emergency hotlines and relief centers remain active to provide round-the-clock assistance.
For real-time updates and relief information, visit NDMA’s official website or follow your local disaster response authority.
