The devastating floods that struck Pakistan in 2025 inflicted economic losses estimated at Rs822 billion and claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey described the floods as one of the most significant natural disasters of the year, forcing the government to revise its economic growth projections. […]
Punjab floods
Punjab disburses Rs6.39bn among flood victims
BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government has distributed Rs6.39 billion among flood-affected people across the province as part of the Rs100bn Punjab Chief Minister Flood Rehabilitation Programme. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced the initiative while addressing a ceremony to distribute ATM cards to flood victims at Jinnah Stadium, Khairpur Tamewali, on Thursday. Aurangzeb said the Punjab Disaster […]
Punjab floods destroy 2.2 million acres of crops, rice hit hardest
The devastating floods of 2025 have hit Pakistan’s agricultural economy hard, submerging more than 2.2 million acres of farmland in Punjab. The rice crop has suffered the most, with losses estimated at over 1 million acres of standing production. Provincial authorities reported that the floods caused extensive damage to rice, sugarcane, corn, and cotton across […]
Punjab Floods Displace Millions
The government is struggling to control the impact of Punjab floods as water levels continue to rise across central and southern areas. Nearly 2.5 million people have been displaced, while crops and livestock have been destroyed on a massive scale. Punjab Relief Commissioner confirmed 97 deaths so far. Authorities reported that 4,500 villages are under […]
Punjab floods devastate over 2,300 villages, kill 97
Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a detailed report on the recent floods in the province. The floods have caused severe damage, killing 97 people in various accidents. More than 4,500 villages suffered damage due to rising water levels in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers. The report highlights the widespread impact on both […]
Punjab floods kill 20, river exploded to save cities
Flooding continues to worsen across Punjab as three major rivers — Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej — overflow, causing severe damage and loss of life. At least 20 people have died, mostly from drowning, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). In Sialkot alone, rescue teams have recovered 16 bodies. To protect Jhang and Chiniot […]