Severe monsoon rains have triggered destructive floods across Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, leaving millions affected and prompting an urgent humanitarian response led by the United Nations. Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has released $5 million from the UN-managed Central Emergency Response Fund to support immediate relief efforts.
The floods have affected millions of people, destroying homes, crops and critical infrastructure across hard-hit areas. More than 1.8 million people have been displaced, forcing families to seek shelter and essential services outside their communities.
Over 400 displacement sites have been set up to accommodate those forced from their homes, but many sites face overcrowding and limited access to clean water, sanitation and medical care. The scale of destruction to housing and agricultural land threatens both short-term survival and longer-term livelihoods.
The $5 million CERF allocation will enable United Nations agencies and partner organizations to deliver life-saving assistance quickly. Prioritized interventions include emergency cash transfers to help families meet urgent needs, as well as support for shelter, health, water and sanitation, and food security.
This rapid, flexible funding is intended to complement support from OCHA’s regional fund and to strengthen national response efforts. As humanitarian needs rise sharply, timely CERF disbursements are critical to reach affected communities effectively and prevent further loss of life and livelihoods.
