ISLAMABAD – Farmers across Pakistan are reeling from the devastating impact of climate change-driven floods, which have destroyed homes, washed away standing crops worth billions, and killed thousands of animals since late June 2025.
According to official reports, more than 800 people have lost their lives during this monsoon season, while thousands of houses have been swept away. The country’s agricultural sector, already under strain from rising costs and water shortages, has been hit especially hard, threatening food security nationwide.
For many farming families, the floods mean losing not just their income but also their only source of food and survival. “It feels like gambling with nature,” one farmer said. “We sow with hope, but each season brings new disasters that erase everything overnight.”
Experts say that the scale of destruction has left rural communities facing their toughest challenge in decades, as livelihoods hang in the balance. The combination of flash floods, erratic rains, and even pockets of drought underscores the worsening toll of climate change in Pakistan.
Agriculture, the backbone of the economy, has become highly vulnerable. Crops in Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have suffered widespread damage, raising concerns about a looming food crisis.
Climate analysts warn that without long-term strategies—such as efficient water management, climate-resilient crop varieties, and stronger disaster preparedness—Pakistan could face severe risks to its food supply in the coming years.
The unfolding crisis has underscored the urgent need for government support, international assistance, and collective action to protect farmers. Experts stress that leaving agricultural communities to face climate disasters alone could have dire consequences for both the economy and national stability.