Human Appeal launches emergency appeal to deliver 12,000 hot meals in Pakistan

Manchester, 20th August 2025 – Leading UK humanitarian aid charity Human Appeal announces its latest deployment of emergency aid: delivering 12,000 hot meals. This emergency appeal comes in response to the devastating flash floods that struck in June and have worsened since the 15th August, taking the lives of 337 people, with more fatalities expected.

Following heavy monsoon rains since the 26th June, flash floods have taken place across the country, particularly affecting specific areas including the provinces of Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh. So far, the flash floods have killed over 498 people, and it is estimated that 600,000 people have been displaced.

Humanitarian needs are escalating rapidly as dangerous weather conditions continue to affect rescue efforts and infrastructure in the region. Human Appeal is set to continue its efforts and coordinate its teams to provide support, from shelter and food to hygiene as needed. With further heavy rains and disruption expected across different locations, Human Appeal is preparing its teams on the front lines of other regions to support those affected.

As climate change continues to induce violent weather changes in countries like Pakistan, this year’s monsoon season has built on the devastation of previous floods in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2022. This has brought unprecedented levels of rainfall, glacial lake outburst floods, riverine floods, and flash floods, including the devastating cloudburst on the 15th August which led to the flash floods.

Human Appeal’s initial phase of humanitarian response is being carried out in partnership with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority and the local district government, to provide vital aid to the displaced people of Pakistan as sustainable projects are developed.

Hameed Al-Asaly, CEO at Human Appeal UK, comments: ‘This latest spate of flash floods have caused immense destruction across multiple regions of Pakistan, from lives to livelihoods. Our team is working tirelessly on the ground to support all those affected by this catastrophe. We have already distributed hundreds of hot meals, and this latest initiative will reach 12,000 people. We urge the public and governments to support humanitarian efforts in the coming months to benefit the people of Pakistan. The effects of climate change are disastrous, and require a global effort to mitigate.’

Human Appeal is a fully independent British humanitarian charity based in Manchester, UK. It was established in 1991 as a registered and regulated UK charity that runs targeted aid relief programmes in collaboration with recognised global organisations such as the United Nations. Its purpose is to save and transform lives through emergency aid response and sustainable development programmes at home and abroad across 25 countries worldwide.

www.humanappeal.org.uk

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