Over 1 Million Displaced, 820 Killed in Pakistan Punjab Floods

Since late June 2025, Pakistan's Punjab province has experienced devastating floods due to torrential monsoon rains and the release of water from overflowing dams in neighboring India, leading to over one million people being displaced and more than 800 deaths. The floods, which have submerged more than 1,400 villages and destroyed crops and businesses, are the worst in decades, with the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers bursting their banks simultaneously for the first time in 38 years. Rescue efforts have included the evacuation of approximately 1.15 million people and the establishment of hundreds of relief, medical, and veterinary camps, although many families report delays in receiving government assistance. Provincial officials emphasize the scale of the crisis as Punjab's worst flood emergency in recent memory, with ongoing rain forecasts raising concerns about further deterioration. The floods have also affected Indian-controlled Kashmir, where heavy rains have caused additional casualties and evacuations. The disaster highlights Pakistan's vulnerability to extreme weather events linked to climate change and has prompted military involvement in rescue and relief operations.