‘God’s wrath or poor planning?’: KP’s flash floods have people asking tough questions
From celebrities to X users, many are grieving the hundreds of lives lost, but also demanding urgent action.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing catastrophic floods in the aftermath of cloudbursts and above-average rainfall, with the death toll having reached 323 on Sunday. Similar incidents in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have contributed to a national death toll of 657 since the rains started in June. Both the federal and provincial governments have started relief operations in the areas.
The National Disaster Management Authority says Pakistan will receive heavy spells of rain throughout September, prompting concerns about further devastation and more casualties.
As always, Pakistanis have been rallying to help their fellow countrymen. There are several NGOs working in these areas to provide relief to people affected by the floods. For those looking to lend a helping hand, the following organisations have requested donations to aid their efforts:
The Al-Khidmat Foundation is actively working to rescue people from flood-hit areas and provide relief supplies to affected populations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. They accept donations as direct transfers and as payments via debit/credit cards.
How to donate.
Account Title: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan Zakat
Bank Name: The Bank of Punjab
IBAN: PK16BPUN3880067845100081
Swift Code: BPUNPKKA002
Donations by card can be made at the foundation’s website.
Geared towards the rights of women and the prevention of gender-based violence, DASTAK and Mahwari Justice have launched a joint campaign to provide feminine hygiene and prenatal care kits to women affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. In a post shared to Instagram, DASTAK said they had a hundred such kits ready, but that they needed thousands more.
How to donate.
Account Title: DASTAK Women Rights and Awareness Foundation
Bank Name: Faysal Bank Limited
IBAN: PK63FAYS3501301000000677
An international organisation working to help people on the ground in Pakistan since 1992, Islamic Relief welcomes donations from willing Pakistanis as well as donors wishing to send money from abroad.
How to donate.
Account Title: Islamic Relief
Bank Name: Askari Bank Limited
IBAN: PK69ASCM0000260100022000
Pakistani donors can donate by card here.
International donations can be sent to Islamic Relief on their website.
Another international organisation with prior experience working on disaster relief in Pakistan, Muslim Aid is collecting money to help rebuild flood-resistant housing for displaced affectees. They primarily accept donations from the United Kingdom and the United States.
How to donate
US donors can send their donations here.
UK donors can send their donations here.
Please remember to always verify organisations you are donating to.