Pakistan Flood Relief 2025
The 2025 floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab unleashed catastrophic damage, sweeping away homes, livelihoods, community infrastructure, and places of worship. UNITED SIKHS mobilized within hours, deploying emergency response teams to the hardest-hit districts. This report outlines the devastation, our interventions, ongoing recovery efforts, and the urgent needs that remain.
Flash Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On August 18, 2025, torrential rainfall triggered sudden flash floods across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The worst damage was recorded in the Malakand Division, including:
- Swat
- Buner
- Shangla
- Lower Dir
- Charsadda
- Swabi
- Mansehra
- Battagram
- Tor Ghar
Entire villages were submerged, infrastructure collapsed, and agricultural land was destroyed.
Local community leaders in Buner reported that 10 out of 100 Sikh households in Pir Baba suffered severe home damage. Nearly 80 small shops, the economic backbone of the community, were washed away, leaving dozens of families without income.
According to Deputy Commissioner Kashif Qayyum:
- 401 people lost their lives
- 671 were injured
- 4,000 livestock were killed
- 2,300 homes were destroyed
- 413 homes were partially damaged
- 6 government schools were washed away
The numbers tell a deeper story: communities shaken, children out of school, and families with nowhere to go.
UNITED SIKHS Emergency Response
Rapid Deployment and On-Ground Coordination
Teams were immediately mobilized to Batai, Pir Baba, Charghazai, Beshonai, and Gokand villages of Buner district.
Immediate Relief Services Provided
- Freshly cooked meals
- Clean drinking water
- Biscuits, fruits, and juices
- Emergency medical support
- Rapid needs assessments
- Coordination with district authorities
The aim was simple: stabilize families, restore dignity, and prevent further loss.
Entire neighborhoods in the Sikh community of Pir Baba were uprooted. With 80 shops swept away, generations of small businesses disappeared overnight.
Families described a sense of loss that went beyond property. What vanished was the sense of security they had built over decades.
Rehabilitation Initiatives Launched
UNITED SIKHS initiated a multi-layered response designed to address both immediate survival and long-term recovery.
1. Recovery Fund for Small Businesses
A dedicated fund is now in place to help families rebuild shops, restart trades, and restore income streams.
2. Joint Framework with Local Authorities
A structured plan has been created alongside community elders and district officials to ensure equitable distribution of support.
3. Ongoing Relief Operations
Food distribution, medical aid, and needs assessments continue across flood-affected pockets of the Malakand Division.
Humanitarian Operation in Punjab: Athara Hazari Floods
In Tehsil Athara Hazari, floodwaters climbed up to 12 feet, displacing more than 387,000 people across 37 villages.
UNITED SIKHS delivered emergency meals to more than 1,000 survivors in Jabwana, Rashid Pur, and nearby settlements.
Meals included rice, pulses, roti or naan, and mineral water, served to families who had lost kitchens, homes, and food supplies.
The region continues to face:
- High disease risk
- Severe food insecurity
- Loss of livestock and farmland
To prevent disease, hunger, and economic collapse, UNITED SIKHS highlights the following urgent requirements:
- Mosquito nets to prevent malaria and dengue
- Medical aid and mobile health camps
- Food rations for families without income
- Fodder and feed for over 60,000 animals
- Shelter support for displaced communities
Every contribution helps stabilize families whose lives have been pushed to the brink.
Floodwaters entered the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Sarowar Sahib and the basement of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur. The water filtration plant, control systems, and seven generators sustained heavy damage.
UNITED SIKHS Technical Deployment
From September 6 onward, volunteers, civil engineers, and energy specialists worked continuously for 20 days. Led by Kamaljeet Singh (Kam Singh Kahlon), Director, UNITED SIKHS (USA), the team:
- Pumped out floodwater
- Cleared sand, mud, and debris
- Assessed structural and electrical damage
- Repaired power systems
- Restored seven generators across key locations
Infrastructure Restored
- Sarowar Sahib fully cleaned and revived
- New water motors installed
- Control systems and sensors updated
- Generator batteries replaced
- Coolant and filters refreshed for all seven units
Long-Term Assessment Areas
- Sarowar water quality and structural rehabilitation
- Filtration plant resilience
- Backup energy systems
- Climate-resilient infrastructure planning
Sacred Space Rehabilitation: Carpet Restoration
Approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of carpeted flooring at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib has been damaged and requires immediate replacement.
New carpeting is essential to:
- Maintain comfort during barefoot entry
- Protect pilgrims from heat
- Preserve the spiritual environment of the Gurdwara
UNITED SIKHS and the Project Management Unit are appealing to the global sangat to help restore the sanctity of Kartarpur Sahib.
UNITED SIKHS is calling on donors, volunteers, and humanitarian partners to strengthen relief and rehabilitation across Pakistan.
Your support will help:
- Rebuild homes
- Restart small businesses
- Restore Gurdwara infrastructure
- Deliver food and medical aid
- Protect vulnerable families
- Rebuild hope
The 2025 Pakistan floods tore through districts, villages, and communities with unimaginable force. Yet amidst this devastation, the spirit of service, compassion, and solidarity continues to rise.
UNITED SIKHS remains committed to walking with every affected family, through relief, recovery, and complete restoration. Together, we can rebuild lives, revive livelihoods, and restore dignity where it has been lost.
