BREAKING NEWS (Massive Flood Relief Mobilization: Pakistan’s Northern Rescue Surge in Full Swing—Aug-20-2025):
Federal and provincial authorities, supported by NGOs, are spearheading a robust flood relief mobilization across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), responding to a devastating monsoon surge that has claimed nearly 750 lives since its onset.
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 11 additional deaths in GB, while fatalities in KP have exceeded 400 since last Thursday.
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In Gilgit Baltistan, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated a large-scale flood relief mobilization, deploying C-130 aircraft to airlift essentials such as dry rations, daily-use supplies, and lifesaving medications from PAF Base Nur Khan to Gilgit.
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The NDMA dispatched two separate relief consignments to Bajaur and Mansehra in KP. These critically needed supplies—tents, blankets, dewatering pumps, 7 KVA generators, ration bags, and medicines—have been forwarded for distribution via local district administrations. These efforts are part of a nationwide rescue operation launched on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s directives, coordinated with the armed forces and welfare organizations.
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Non-governmental organizations have also joined the flood relief mobilization. Al-Khidmat Pakistan launched a fundraising campaign on Instagram, stating:
“Thousands of families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan have been devastated by flash floods. Homes swept away. Lives at risk.”
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Meanwhile, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has activated comprehensive relief operations in Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, and other affected mountainous regions. Through its disaster response arm, AKAH, emergency centers were opened in Chitral, Gilgit, Karachi, and Islamabad at the onset of the calamity.
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To date, over 3,000 people have been evacuated by Community Emergency Response Teams, which are also supplying food, tents, and other urgent relief. Stockpiles in GB and Chitral have enabled faster deployment, and nine Disaster Assessment Response Teams are conducting rapid impact surveys in the northern districts.
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Community volunteers are repairing compromised water supply lines, roads, and irrigation channels under challenging conditions. In Diamer, Village Emergency Response Teams have rescued stranded residents and tourists, while the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) focuses on repairing roads and water infrastructure in Ghizer and Baltistan.
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Medical support is also being delivered: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan staff are on 24-hour duty. A three-day medical camp in Punial treated over 380 patients, and mobile teams are conducting home visits in vulnerable areas to support safe childbirth and offer hygiene guidance.
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Responding to an appeal by GB Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan, AKDN has pledged long-term support—including rebuilding schools and health facilities, installing solar retrofits, bolstering protective infrastructure, and distributing medical equipment and livestock aid to highly vulnerable farmers.
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Summary of Flood Relief Mobilization:
- Devastating floods hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and AJK, causing nearly 750 deaths.
- Pakistan Air Force (PAF) airlifted food, medicines, and supplies via C-130 aircraft from Nur Khan to Gilgit.
- NDMA sent relief mobilization consignments to Bajaur and Mansehra including tents, blankets, dewatering pumps, generators, and medicines.
- NGOs joined the flood relief mobilization:
- Al-Khidmat Pakistan launched a donation appeal online.
- Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) activated emergency centers in Gilgit, Chitral, Karachi, and Islamabad.
- Over 3,000 people evacuated by Community Emergency Response Teams; 9 rapid-assessment teams deployed.
- Volunteers repairing water lines, roads, and irrigation channels in Diamer, Ghizer, and Baltistan.
- Medical relief: 380 patients treated at a three-day camp in Punial; mobile health teams assisting in remote areas.
- GB Chief Minister appealed for long-term support; AKDN pledged rebuilding schools, health facilities, and providing aid for farmers.
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