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Pakistan -Flood Emergency Relief Response 2025

In July 2025, Rawalpindi faced one of the worst floods in Pakistan. It rained nonstop for days. Water overflowed and reached many areas, causing serious flood damage challenges. Areas like Dhok Hassu, Pirwadhai, Adiala Road, and especially Chakri Village were impacted. But Chakri Village suffered the most. The River Sawan flooded badly and houses were filled with dirty, brown water. Streets turned into rivers. People climbed rooftops to stay safe. Families lost everything in just a few hours including their homes. The joyful sound of everyday life was gone, replaced by fear and panic.

Pakistan's Escalating Monsoon Crisis in 2025

  1. Pakistan is facing intense monsoon activity in July 2025.
  2. Punjab and Balochistan provinces experienced over 80% more rain than the average rain, which pushed rivers to alarming levels.
  3. Major rivers, including the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Swat are witnessing rapid rises that are putting the lives of thousands of people in danger.
  4. Over 180 lives have been lost due to flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), urban flooding, and landslides, similar to the catastrophic 2022 floods in Pakistan.
  5. Cities and towns near riverbanks and municipal wastewater flow areas are under a red flood alert.
  6. This national-scale emergency highlights the urgent need for widespread flood relief activities, especially in areas like Chakri.

Flood Impact in Rawalpindi

Dhok Hassu:

  • Dirty water entered homes.
  • Drinking water mixed with sewage.
  • Many people got sick and needed urgent flood relief assistance.

Pirwadhai:

  • The bus station closed down.
  • Water stood for days, spreading diseases like skin infections.
  • There was no electricity.

Adiala Road:

  • Farmers lost animals and crops.
  • Their stored grains and food got ruined.

Chakri:

  • Over 50 houses were destroyed.
  • Whole streets disappeared under water.
  • The village turned into a pool of muddy water.
  • People were left with no shelter, food and clean water.

"The water came so fast. In one hour, our house was full of water. We couldn't save anything" Amna said, a local Chakri resident.

 

 

Life After the Water Receded

  • The floodwaters eventually went down, but the suffering didn't stop.
  • Over 50 homes in Chakri were ruined, which means families had no homes to return to.
  • Many children were sleeping in wet clothes, without food. Animals like goats and chickens were drowned, which means no income source left for rural families.
  • Many people fell sick with dengue, diarrhea, and skin infections.
  • There was no clean water to drink or cook with.
  • Phones and the internet didn't work.

"There was water all around us, but not a drop safe to drink," said Farzana, a mother from Chakri.

How did Al Mustafa Welfare Trust respond?

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust launched a flood relief campaign on 18 July 2025. We didn't wait. Our teams packed food, clean water, and medicines. Despite flooded roads, heavy rains and blocked streets, we made our way to the flood-affected areas.

Supporting the Most Affected Area in Rawalpindi

Our team conducted emergency visits to:

  • Chakri Village
  • Dhok Hassu
  • Pirwadhai
  • Adiala Road

Chakri Village was identified as the most impacted zone in Rawalpindi because of the River Sawan overflow.

What We Delivered

  • 300+ ready-to-eat hot meals delivered to starving families
  • Rescue and feeding of 50+ stranded madrassa students
  • Distributed water bottles and ORS.
  • Hygiene Kits were given including Soap, sanitary pads, masks, and disinfectants.
  • Medical Assistance is provided through a Mobile medical camp with basic medication. Raised awareness related to Health & Hygiene by Public messages on sanitation, clean water and flood safety.

"The food came when our children had eaten nothing for two days. It gave us hope." Said Shumaila, a flood victim in Chakri

 

AMWT Pakistan's Upcoming Initiatives for Flood-Affected Communities

The emergency flood relief campaign was initially planned to last 7 to 10 days. But it was kept flexible so it could continue longer if the situation on the ground got worse. AMWT Pakistan is on full alert and has pre-identified high-risk zones across Pakistan and developed a tiered disaster preparedness strategy. We are prepared to deploy relief teams in case of floods in Pakistan or sudden displacement of vulnerable communities.

Our Response teams are ready for:

  • Rapid deployment to flood zones
  • Emergency food and water distribution
  • Temporary shelter coordination in collaboration with local authorities
  • Health and WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) awareness campaigns

Target Areas

A. Rawalpindi Region (Initial Phase): Dhok Hassu , Pirwadhai Adiala Road , Chakri Road , Chakri Village (critically hit by the River Sawan flooding) B. Lahore Slums (Near River Ravi): Shahdra , Badami Bagh (adjacent to Ravi Bridge) , Muslim Town , Sabzazar C. Islamabad & Peri-Urban Settlements: Informal and low-lying localities surrounding Islamabad D. High-Risk Riverbank Areas Across Pakistan: The following rivers and nearby communities are at high risk of floods in Pakistan: Indus River Basin: Dadu, Sukkur, Rajanpur, Ghotki, Khairpur Jhelum River: Jhelum district, Mangla areas Chenab River: Jhang, Multan, Muzaffargarh Ravi River: Lahore, Shahdara, Narowal Swat River: Swat Valley and Mingora region Kabul River: Nowshera, Charsadda Sutlej River: Bahawalnagar, Kasur

Target Beneficiaries

  • 500-1000 households (Phase 1)
  • Special priority to: Women-led households, Elderly and disabled persons ,Children ,Isolated or stranded individuals affected by floods in Pakistan

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