**Summary:**
Severe flooding has devastated communities across Gilgit-Baltistan, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, agricultural land, and essential water systems. In response, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Gilgit-Baltistan has launched urgent relief operations to assess and address the immediate needs of those most affected.
In the aftermath of the floods, numerous households have been left in crisis across the region. The disaster has claimed many lives and caused widespread hardship, with damage reported to residential properties, vital infrastructure, farmlands, and community water supplies. Local populations are now facing acute challenges as they attempt to cope with the scale of the disaster.
The PRCS Gilgit-Baltistan mobilized its teams promptly to undertake rapid needs assessments in the hardest-hit areas. The response was coordinated under the supervision of Branch Committee Member Mr. Bashir Ahmed, who led efforts to evaluate the needs of affected families and communities.
Assessment teams conducted missions in several severely impacted districts, notably Skardu, Ghanche, Kharmang, Shigar, and Roundu. These evaluations are vital in determining the scope and scale of relief required, ensuring that aid reaches the most vulnerable.
Reaffirming its commitment, the PRCS has pledged continued support for those affected by the floods. The findings of these rapid assessments will inform targeted relief efforts as the organization works to assist families in rebuilding their lives.
The PRCS has extended its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones, pledging solidarity with all those suffering as a result of the floods. The organization calls on the community to unite in recovery efforts, emphasizing that together, the affected regions can overcome this crisis and move towards restoration.
