In June 2025, severe monsoon flooding swept Pakistan in what has become a devastating annual event.
Last year’s flooding killed 1,739 people and injured nearly 13,000. Over 2.2 million people lost their homes.

For Amir, the floods changed everything

Amir, 29, and his family were displaced and lived in tents for 2 months until the floodwater receded. He was previously a daily wage labourer and the family’s only breadwinner.

Due to trauma and stress following the destruction caused by the flood, Amir suffered a paralysis attack, resulting in one side of his body becoming partially paralysed. He is now bedridden, and the family is facing severe financial and health-related challenges.

Amir’s family has received food packs and hygiene kits from Islamic Relief, helping them to cope in the aftermath of the disaster. The family are also hoping to rebuild their home which was heavily damaged in the floods, but without a source of income, they remain in need of assistance.

Homes lost in the floods

Muhammad, 34, lives in Multan, Punjab, in central-eastern Pakistan.

His family’s only breadwinner, he is responsible for providing for his father, wife, and 2 young sons. But as a daily wage labourer, his income is intermittent.

Life before the floods was challenging but manageable. During the floods, the family lost their home and belongings.

Islamic Relief’s assistance, including food and hygiene packs, has helped the family meet their basic needs while they attempt to rebuild their life.

The threat of further flooding remains

Pakistan ranks among earth’s most climate-vulnerable countries, consistently appearing in the top 10 on the Global Climate Risk Index. These crises are exacerbated by economic instability, pushing vulnerable families deeper into poverty.

Islamic Relief responded swiftly to the 2025 monsoon floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and South Punjab, providing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable families.

During our initial 90-day response, support included cooked meals, dry food packages, water, sanitation and hygiene services, temporary shelters, tents, blankets, and medical camps.

One year on, and with more flooding this rainy season, the need for permanent shelters and livelihood restoration remains high. This includes support for agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, and farming tools, which is needed to help affected families rebuild their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience.