Since June 2025, Pakistan and India have been devastated by catastrophic flooding. Hundreds of people have died or been displaced from deluges and landslides as a result of flooding in Pakistan and India, 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 in Pakistan and India persist.

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.  

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.

Read the full article about flooding in Pakistan and India by Gina DeLuca at Center for Disaster Philanthropy.