How to help communities affected by continued flooding in Pakistan and India

Since June 2025, Pakistan and India have been devastated by catastrophic flooding. Hundreds of people in the region have died or been displaced from deluges and landslides, which have washed out entire villages and caused thousands of injuries.  

India 

The monsoon season in India and the greater region has been marked by early and intense rainfall, exacerbated by high temperatures caused by climate change. 

Key facts: 

• At least 36 people have died in Indian-controlled Kashmir and Jammu on Aug. 27 due to record-breaking heavy rains that triggered flash floods and landslides, washing away entire residential areas such as Peerkho and Nikki Tawi.
• Most victims were Hindu pilgrims traveling to the Vaishno Devi temple. 
• Thousands of people were evacuated as rivers overflowed and destroyed infrastructure, including bridges, highways and power lines.  
• The region is experiencing severe disruptions to water, electricity and communications.  

Ongoing rescue operations continue as the threat of further rain and flooding persists. 

Pakistan 

Pakistan has continued to suffer a relentlessly destructive monsoon season. 

Key facts: 

• Since late June 2025, more than 800 people have been killed by catastrophic flooding. 
• About 250,000 people have been displaced, and 1.2 million people have been affected. 
• To avoid more flooding at home, India opened dams ahead of heavy rains, which is expected to worsen the already disastrous flooding situation in Pakistan.   

From the Association for Women’s Awareness and Rural Development (AWARD), CDP’s grantee partner in Pakistan:  

“…This disaster underscores the urgent need for sustainable adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and immediate humanitarian support. 

From the perspective of AWARD, these floods are not just numbers; they represent broken families, shattered hopes and communities that urgently need solidarity. AWARD stands committed to amplifying the voices of the most vulnerable, mobilizing relief and advocating for long-term solutions that place climate justice and human dignity at the heart of Pakistan’s recovery.” 

How you can help  

• Give cash. As with most disasters, experts recommend cash donations, which allow on-the-ground agencies to direct funds to the greatest area of need, support economic recovery and ensure in-kind donation management does not detract from disaster recovery needs.  
• Support immediate and long-term needs to help survivors recover now and better withstand future disasters.  
• Give to locally led humanitarian and aid entities whenever possible. These organizations are vital to long-term equitable recovery in communities after a disaster.  

Join CDP’s effort to support the recovery efforts through our Global Recovery Fund.