Pakistan (MNN) — Rescue efforts in northern Pakistan have been called off for 11 people swept away by flash floods last month. Officials now presume them dead. The victims were among 18 missing after floodwaters overran roads in mid-July.
“More than 300 people have died due to severe monsoon flooding, with thousands displaced,” says FMI’s Nehemiah, sharing a sobering update from local partners.
“Streets have turned into rivers. Homes have collapsed, and families struggle to find food, shelter, and safety.”
A severe wave of flash flooding struck Pakistan during June and July. Triggered by unusually heavy pre‑monsoon rains, the surge swept through mountainous terrain and affected thousands of families, tourists, and riverside communities.
Nehemiah says several factors—like urbanization, poor drainage, and unregulated construction—make parts of Pakistan especially prone to flooding. Add in heavier-than-usual rainfall, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Representative photo depicting life after the destructive 2022 floods.
(Photo courtesy of Julien Harneis/Wikimedia Commons)
“When there’s no water, restaurants are open on the rivers. When a flash flood happens, people are just swept away with the water,” Nehemiah says.
“Monsoon rains were, this time, 547% above average, with record-breaking weekly rainfall in July. The consequences are heartbreaking, especially for the poorest communities who have no safety nets when disaster strikes.”
FMI works with local church planters and pastors who are caring for flood survivors. More about that here.
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“People are on the streets, and they have no proper rescue situation by the government,” Nehemiah says.
“Pray for the families who have lost loved ones, that they would experience God’s comfort, peace, and healing in the midst of grief. Pray for emergency food, clean water, shelter, medical aid, to reach those in desperate need.”
Header and story images are representative photos depicting life after devastating floods hit Pakistan in 2022. (Julien Harneis/Wikimedia Commons)
