The United Kingdom has stepped forward with £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan as it battles the devastating impact of the 2025 monsoon season.
The relief package will provide life-saving assistance to more than 223,000 people across seven flood-affected districts in Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
According to a statement from the British High Commission, the funding will cover a wide range of emergency and recovery measures. These include the distribution of dry food rations, shelter materials, mobile medical camps, rehabilitation of drinking water systems, restoration of irrigation channels, and livelihood support for communities whose crops and livestock have been destroyed.
British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, emphasized the UK’s commitment to helping Pakistan recover from the ongoing disaster. “Through UK-funded programmes, vital assistance is reaching communities affected by flooding and landslides,” she said. “Working closely with national and provincial authorities and partners, the UK remains committed to strengthening Pakistan’s disaster response and resilience.”
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As part of its continued support, the UK has trained 2,400 community volunteers in search and rescue operations across vulnerable regions. 25 of these trained volunteers from Charsadda have joined Rescue 1122 in Buner, offering crucial help as many victims remain trapped under debris.
Mobile medical camps are also being set up where health facilities have been damaged, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential healthcare. Alongside food rations, non-food items, dignity kits for women, and shelter materials are being distributed to displaced families.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) is working closely with local authorities in Swat and Buner to coordinate relief efforts. Their role is ensuring that aid reaches those in dire need swiftly and effectively.
This year’s monsoon has brought unprecedented destruction. Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and landslides, sweeping away entire villages. Nearly 750 people have lost their lives since the season began. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that over 400 deaths occurred in KP alone, while eleven more fatalities were confirmed in GB on Wednesday.
