Punjab Floods 2025: The Battle for Survival, Food Security, and Hope

Punjab Floods: A Disaster Beyond Measure

September 2025 will be remembered as the year Punjab faced its worst floods since 1988. Relentless monsoon rains, glacier lake outbursts, and overflowing rivers swallowed over 10 lakh acres of farmland. Entire towns vanished under water. More than 5 million people were affected, with hundreds of thousands displaced overnight.

Punjab, the food basket of Pakistan, is drowning. And when Punjab suffers, the entire nation feels the hunger.

Human Faces of the Flood

In a small village near Multan, Khalida, a widow with three children, stood by what was once her field of cotton. The stalks are gone. Her only cow drowned. With no harvest and no income, she now queues for food rations and wonders how long she can keep her children fed.

Her story is one of millions. Families who once stood proud as farmers, landowners, and workers now depend on emergency handouts.

This is not just water destroying homes. It is dignity, savings, and futures washed away.

👉 Your support through the Pakistan Emergency Appeal can give families like Khalida’s food, water, and shelter.

Agriculture in Ruins

Punjab’s fertile land has been hit hardest. The 2025 floods wiped out crops of rice, wheat, maize, and sugarcane. Cotton fields, vital for Pakistan’s textile exports, are gone.

But the destruction does not end with this season’s harvest. Waterlogging and salinity are poisoning the soil. Experts warn that it may take years before land can be farmed again.

Farmers face ruin. Without urgent support for seeds, fertilisers, and soil treatment, Punjab’s food production will collapse for multiple seasons. And that means millions of Pakistanis will face food insecurity.

Livestock Crisis

For families in rural Punjab, livestock are a lifeline. They provide milk, meat, and income. The floods, however, have drowned thousands of cows, buffaloes, goats, and poultry.

Surviving animals are starving. Fodder supplies are gone, and diseases from contaminated water are spreading. Veterinary support is overwhelmed. Without intervention, an epidemic could wipe out the remaining herds.

Supporting livestock recovery is just as urgent as replanting crops. It is the backbone of rural resilience.

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Food Security on the Brink

Punjab’s collapse has triggered a national food crisis. Prices of flour, rice, and vegetables are surging. Food inflation is already climbing above 4.5%, hitting the poorest hardest.

For a daily-wage family, this means choosing between buying bread or medicine. Mothers skip meals so children can eat. Children face the risk of malnutrition that could scar them for life.

This is not just about today’s hunger. If Punjab’s agriculture is not revived quickly, food insecurity will linger for years, deepening poverty across Pakistan.

Water, Hygiene, and Health

Floodwaters have poisoned drinking supplies, spreading cholera, diarrhoea, malaria, and dengue. Over 40 health facilities in Punjab were damaged or destroyed. Rural families now rely on mobile clinics, temporary shelters, and relief workers.

Winter is approaching. Families with weak immune systems, poor nutrition, and no shelter are at high risk of pneumonia and hypothermia. The health crisis is not slowing down—it is escalating.

Inflation and Economic Shock

Punjab is not only the agricultural hub of Pakistan but also its economic engine. The loss of crops and livestock has devastated exports of rice, cotton, and sugarcane. At the same time, imports of wheat and other staples are rising to fill the gap.

This imbalance—falling exports, rising imports—creates a dangerous trade deficit. Economists warn of rising inflation, currency instability, and job losses. What happens in Punjab’s fields today will be felt in Pakistan’s markets tomorrow.

The Long Road to Recovery

Recovery in Punjab is not a matter of weeks. It is a journey of years. Soil must be restored. Farmers need new seeds, fertilisers, and access to affordable credit. Livestock must be restocked. Infrastructure—roads, markets, irrigation systems—must be rebuilt.

Without sustained investment, Punjab’s farming families could sink into permanent poverty. This is why long-term support, not just emergency aid, is essential.

Kashmir Welfare Foundation’s Response

Kashmir Welfare Foundation is on the ground in Punjab. Our teams are:

• Delivering food packs and clean water.
• Setting up mobile medical units for urgent health needs.
• Distributing hygiene kits to prevent disease.
• Assessing long-term recovery projects for agriculture and livelihoods.

We do not just respond to the disaster—we prepare for the long road ahead. With your support, we can bridge the gap between relief and recovery, ensuring families don’t just survive but rebuild stronger.

👉 Donate to the Pakistan Emergency Appeal today. Every contribution brings hope.

Building Back Better in Punjab

The floods show us that Pakistan cannot afford to rebuild the same way again. If we simply replace what was lost, we risk repeating this tragedy.

Punjab needs:

• Flood-resilient infrastructure – better embankments, drainage, and storage basins.
• Climate-smart farming – salt-tolerant crops, raised beds, floating gardens.
• Reforestation – to reduce runoff and soil erosion.
• Insurance and financial inclusion – so small farmers are not left helpless after disasters.

This is not just recovery. It is transformation. It is about ensuring that the next flood does not bring the same destruction.

How You Can Help

You can make a difference today.

• £50 provides an emergency food pack for a family.
• £100 supports livelihood tools to restart income.
• £250 funds a water purification unit for a community.
• £500 helps restore a farmer’s livestock and dignity.

Your Zakat, Sadaqah, and Regular Giving are powerful tools to rebuild lives in Punjab.

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FAQ on Punjab Floods 2025

1. Why are the 2025 Punjab floods so severe?
Unprecedented monsoon rains, glacier lake outbursts, and poor drainage systems combined to create Punjab’s worst flooding in nearly four decades.

2. How many people are affected in Punjab?
Over 5.1 million people across more than 8,000 villages, with millions displaced and farmland submerged.

3. What is the biggest challenge after the floods?
Food security. Punjab’s farmland is ruined, livestock lost, and prices of staples are rising fast, creating hunger for millions.

4. How is Kashmir Welfare Foundation helping?
By delivering food, water, hygiene kits, and medical aid, while also planning long-term recovery projects in Punjab’s villages.

5. Can my Zakat and Sadaqah go to flood victims?
Yes. Your Zakat, Sadaqah, and Regular Giving directly support Punjab’s flood-affected families, helping them survive and rebuild.

6. How long will recovery take in Punjab?
Experts warn it will take 3–5 years for farming families to recover fully. With your support, we can speed this process and reduce suffering.