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Concern providing immediate relief to communities hit by flooding in Pakistan
Humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide is providing vital support to communities as heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods and landslides across Pakistan, killing more than 300 people and severely damaging homes and infrastructure over the past few days.
Concern is responding through the UK government-funded BRAVE programme to provide immediate relief and early recovery support in seven districts (Swat, Buner, Chakwal, Diamer, Ghanche, Ghizer, and Gilgit). This includes providing food, hygiene kits, medical care and other essential items.
Mubashir Ahmed, Concern’s Country Director in Pakistan said: “Communities in Pakistan are increasingly impacted by climate change. Extreme weather events such as monsoons and flooding have a devastating impact on people’s lives, especially those who are already living in extreme poverty.
“Through the BRAVE programme, we are able to provide emergency support to people who have may have been injured, or lost their homes or loved ones. More rain is expected over the next two weeks, and Concern is prepared to launch a response in any areas newly affected by flooding to reach as many people as possible.”
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), this year’s monsoon season began earlier than usual. Since mid-June, 657 people have died, 929 have been injured, and 2,462 houses have been damaged along with multiple roads and bridges.
Pakistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. Concern's BRAVE programme, which stands for Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability to Emergencies, is supporting communities to better anticipate, adapt to, and absorb the negative impacts of climate related hazards and associated risks, shocks and stresses.
