Rapid Needs Assessment Report: The impact of Pakistan’s ongoing monsoon season continued to worsen in Pakistan (July 22, 2025)

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Country: Pakistan Source: Islamic Relief Please refer to the attached file. 1. BACKGROUND FACTSSince 26 June, severe flooding in Pakistan has wreaked havoc and caused loss of life and monetary loss to the people nationwide. Punjab is the hardest hit, with 135 deaths, 393 injuries, over 1075 houses and nine bridges damaged. Chakwal recorded 400 mm rain overnight, triggering flash floods, while Rawalpindi faced 200 mm rain causing evacuations. Over 200 residents were rescued in Jhelum, where four deaths and major crop and livestock losses occurred. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported over 80 deaths due to heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides affecting multiple districts and causing urban and riverine flooding. In AJK, flash floods and landslides in Neelum Valley and other areas caused casualties, infrastructure damage, and isolation of communities. Sindh is preparing for widespread monsoon rainfall with all precautions in place. Balochistan recorded light rain in Zhob (6.0 mm) and Muslim Bagh (0.3 mm), with hot, humid weather expected and rains forecast in Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, and Usta Muhammad. In Gilgit-Baltistan, a cloudburst on 21 July in Diamir damaged 80 homes fully and 50 partially, caused five deaths, three missing persons, and stranded over 200 tourists who have been rescued and sheltered. Road, electricity, and water infrastructure were damaged, isolating communities. Islamabad and Rawalpindi faced heavy rain on 21 July, with 124 mm recorded in Saidpur leading to wall collapse and flooding. Water levels rose up to 14 feet at Katarian Bridge, prompting a rain emergency and deployment of rescue teams. With further heavy rainfall forecast over the next 72 hours in central and northern Pakistan, there is an urgent need for:1. Immediate life-saving assistance (rescue, first aid, and evacuation)2. Emergency shelter3. Food Packs4. NFIs (non-food items)5. Medical supplies and support for overwhelmed health facilities 6. Restoration of critical infrastructure and road access7. Strengthened early warning systems and flood defensesPrompt humanitarian response and inter-agency coordination are essential to mitigate the impact and prevent further loss of life.