Pakistan is once again grappling with a disaster caused by climate change. Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread destruction in the northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province—including Buner, Shangla, Swat, Dir, Bajaur, Battagram, and Mansehra. Entire valleys have been inundated by flash floods, torrential rains, landslides, and mudslides, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
The number of victims is alarming:
- More than 645 confirmed deaths nationwide
- More than 900 people have been injured, and that number is likely to rise as search and rescue operations continue
- Thousands of families who have lost their homes and their life's work
- Entire villages have been cut off from the outside world due to collapsed roads and washed-away bridges
- Crops, livestock, and shelters were destroyed, leaving families without food or means of support
Pakistan is facing one of the worst floods in recent years
The Buner district was hit hardest, with over 180 fatalities and dozens of injuries reported. The infrastructure has suffered severe damage—roads are impassable, bridges have been washed away, and communication networks are down in many of the affected areas. Rescue helicopters are also facing difficulties due to dangerous weather conditions, which further complicates relief efforts by humanitarian organizations.
The humanitarian crisis is worsening
The floods not only claimed lives, but also left families without homes, livelihoods, and a sense of security. In rural areas, where farming and livestock raising are the main sources of income, the destruction of farmland and the loss of livestock have left families with no way to return to normal life.
Children, women, and the elderly remain the most vulnerable. With healthcare systems overwhelmed and a shortage of clean water, the risk of an outbreak is rising. Displaced families are seeking refuge in overcrowded temporary camps or makeshift shelters, with limited access to basic necessities.
Experts have once again highlighted how climate change is increasing Pakistan’s vulnerability. Although the country contributes very little to global carbon dioxide emissions, it remains one of the nations most severely affected by climate change. Recurring cycles of floods, droughts, and heat waves continue to erode the resilience of society, condemning millions of people to a vicious cycle of poverty and displacement.
Entire villages are in mourning, and survivors are fighting to rescue their loved ones trapped under the rubble.
A & A Rainbow Hearts Around The World's response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the flood
The A & A Rainbow Hearts Around The World Foundation has been operating in Pakistan since 2024, in collaboration with our Pakistani partner Nanga Parbat Children Education & Welfare Foundation DIAMER. As part of our joint efforts, we provide both immediate humanitarian aid and long-term development support. Our team mobilized within hours of the flooding, reporting on the flood damage and the needs of the affected residents in the flooded areas.
In response to the crisis, we provided food aid and clean water to dozens of families as quickly as possible and to the best of our ability.
The end of our partnership with the Nanga Parbat Children Education & Welfare Foundation DIAMER
Recently, the A & A Rainbow Hearts Around The World Foundation ended its collaboration with a partner operating in Pakistan.
This decision stemmed from differences in approach regarding the principles of conducting aid activities and managing financial resources. Our Foundation consistently adheres to the principle of full transparency and accountability to our donors—all funds received are allocated exclusively to the purposes for which they were raised. This principle remains fundamental to us and is not subject to change.
At the same time, we assure you that all of the Foundation’s activities are conducted in accordance with established standards and are subject to ongoing monitoring and accountability.
The most recent joint initiative was to provide aid to those affected by the floods in Pakistan in late July and early August 2025. These efforts were funded entirely by private contributions from the Foundation’s founders and were not part of a separate public fundraising campaign.
Currently, the Foundation is continuing its limited operations in Pakistan, focusing on supporting refugee families who are in the process of applying for humanitarian visas.
We would like to thank our donors for their trust and continued support.