Pakistan: 2022 Monsoon Floods - Situation Report No. 18 (As of 12 July 2023)

This report has been jointly prepared by OCHA in Pakistan and humanitarian partners. It provides an overview of the period spanning from June 12, 2023, to July 12, 2023. The subsequent report is scheduled to be released approximately on August 12, 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS / KEY FIGURES

• Since 25 June, the first spell of monsoon rains has resulted in 86 deaths, 151 injuries, and significant damage to properties, crops, and livestock.

• Lahore city experienced rainfall in unprecedented amounts for the past 30 years.

• Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of more rains, wind-thunderstorm, land sliding and high levels of flooding in rivers.

• Waterborne and vector-borne diseases remain a significant concern in flood-affected districts.

• 82 cases of Cholera were reported from 12 flood-affected districts.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Monsoon rains Devastation: According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the first spell of monsoon rains in Pakistan during the period of 25 June to 10 July has resulted in 86 deaths, 151 injuries, damage to 97 houses, and the loss of 46 livestock. In Punjab province, Lahore City witnessed an exceptional volume of rainfall, setting a record for the highest levels observed in the past three decades. With over 200 mm of rainfall, the city faced significant urban flooding. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of more rains, wind-thunderstorm, land sliding in hilly areas and high-level flooding in rivers such as Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. It is important to note that the monsoon rains are exacerbating the already dire conditions faced by the communities that have been affected by the 2022 floods in Pakistan.

Public Health Concerns: The prevalence of waterborne and vector-borne diseases remains a concern in the districts affected by the floods. With the onset of the monsoon season, the risk of vector-borne diseases such as Malaria and Dengue, as well as waterborne diseases like Acute Watery Diarrhea/Cholera, is expected to further increase. Recently a rising trend of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) cases in several districts was seen, along with the reporting of 82 sporadic cases of Cholera in 12 districts, which is a matter of concern. These districts include 9 in Sindh, 2 in Balochistan, and 1 in Punjab. Continuous monitoring and preparedness are essential to effectively respond to disease outbreaks among the population in flood-affected areas.

People reached: By the end of June, the government of Pakistan and humanitarian partners reached 3.5 million people in flood-affected areas with the provision of life-saving assistance. The Food Security and Agriculture Sector provided life-saving assistance to 3.3 million people, the Shelter and Non-Food Item (NFI) Sector to 1.7 million people, the Health Sector to 1.6 million people, the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector to 1.2 million people, the Nutrition Sector to 0.8 million people, the Education Sector to 0.3 million people and protection sector reach to 1.8 million people in flood-affected areas of Pakistan.

• Under Flood Response Plan (FRP) over 3.5 million people were assisted in the prioritized 34 flood-affected districts. * • The Pakistan Flood Response Plan is currently 67 per cent funded against the overall requirement of US$816 million