The European Union (EU) has pledged Rs350 million (€1.05 million) in emergency aid to support victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan, which have claimed hundreds of lives, displaced thousands and left many missing.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the EU expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan, saying: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims and all those affected by this disaster.”
The relief package will cover life-saving health services, clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to prevent the spread of diseases. It also includes cash assistance for vulnerable families to meet essential needs. The funds will be disbursed through humanitarian partner organisations already active on the ground.
“The EU remains committed to standing in solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this critical time,” the statement added.
Monsoon rains have triggered widespread flooding across multiple provinces, submerging villages, destroying farmland, and sweeping away homes and infrastructure. The death toll continues to rise as rescue teams struggle to reach cut-off communities. Officials say the floods were worsened by torrential rains and the release of large volumes of water from India, leaving thousands stranded and displaced.
Flash floods in Pakistan have claimed hundreds of lives. The EU is providing almost PKR 350 million in emergency aid for health, water/sanitation and cash support through trusted partner organisations.
We stand with the people of 🇵🇰 in this difficult timehttps://t.co/OH45NxD1Fl pic.twitter.com/yRXt2uMhsH— EUPakistan (@EUPakistan) September 2, 2025
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has suffered the highest fatalities with 480 deaths. Punjab has reported 191, Sindh 58, Balochistan 24, Gilgit-Baltistan 41, Azad Kashmir 29, and Islamabad eight. Children are among the worst affected, with 219 minors among the dead, alongside 484 men and 128 women.
The infrastructure toll has also been severe: 238 bridges have collapsed, 661 kilometers of roads submerged, and more than 9,000 homes destroyed. The floods have killed over 6,000 livestock, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
More than 35,000 people have been displaced nationwide, with K-P hosting the largest share at 26,000, followed by 6,000 in Punjab and 3,000 in Gilgit-Baltistan. Most displaced families have taken refuge in relief camps.
Pakistan is among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, with officials warning that climate change is intensifying extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and heatwaves, making disasters like these more frequent and severe.