Islamabad, September 24, 2025: The threat of major flooding across Pakistan has largely subsided, with conditions steadily improving and relief operations progressing nationwide, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Wednesday.
According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), medium-level flooding remains confined to parts of lower Sindh, while most of the country has been moved out of red alert.
“Flood threat across the country has ended and conditions are improving,” Federal Minister for Water Resources Moeen Wattoo said, adding that federal and provincial authorities are jointly focusing on rehabilitation. He emphasized that restoring infrastructure in affected regions remains the government’s top priority. Compensation measures for farmers and households are already underway, with transparency and speed promised in the process.
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) reported stable river flows and reservoir levels.
- Tarbela Dam: Indus inflow at 92,100 cusecs, outflow 91,700 cusecs; storage at 5.728-million-acre feet (MAF).
- Mangla Dam: Jhelum inflow 17,100 cusecs, outflow 9,000 cusecs; storage 7.126 MAF.
- Chashma Barrage: Inflow 138,300 cusecs, outflow 132,200 cusecs; storage 0.311 MAF.
- Chenab at Head Marala: Inflow 37,200 cusecs, outflow 24,800 cusecs.
- Kabul River at Nowshera: Inflow/outflow steady at 15,700 cusecs.
The combined usable water storage in Tarbela, Mangla, and Chashma stands at 13.165 MAF.
At Kotri Barrage, medium flood levels of 400,000 cusecs persist and are expected until the end of September, while flows at Guddu and Sukkur are gradually receding. On the Ravi, water levels are falling at Ganda Singh Wala, though low-level flooding continues at Sulemanki and Islam barrages.
NDMA confirmed that around 4.7 million people have been impacted, including 2.6 million directly, along with the loss of over 2.1 million livestock. Some 27 districts and 4,794 villages have been affected, with over 2,213 rescue and relief teams deployed nationwide.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz unveiled a comprehensive relief package for flood victims across the province. The measures include:
- Farmers: Rs20,000 per acre compensation for crop damage.
- Housing: Rs1 million for completely destroyed homes; Rs500,000 for partial damage.
- Livestock: Rs500,000 per lost animal.
Information Minister Uzma Zahid Bukhari announced the introduction of Relief Cards to streamline aid distribution and highlighted the ongoing construction of 80,000 houses under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program, with the number expected to reach 100,000 by December.
NDMA has also advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas and refrain from crossing floodwaters until official clearance is given.
France has pledged €500,000 in humanitarian assistance for flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, announcing the support in Islamabad, said the aid demonstrates “France’s solidarity with Pakistan at a time of heightened climate challenges.”
With floodwaters receding, the national focus has shifted toward long-term resilience. Authorities are strengthening flood management systems and engaging both the private sector and international partners to ensure resources reach those most in need.
“The government will continue to work hand in hand with local administrations to restore facilities and rebuild lives,” Wattoo said, reiterating Pakistan’s determination to reduce the risks of future climate-induced disasters.
