PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Flood Relief Operations – Daily Update (23 August 2025)

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to expand its Monsoon Floods 2025 relief operations, reaching thousands of vulnerable families across the province with life-saving support.

Consolidated Relief Achievements (as of 23 August 2025)

PRCS KP has reached more than 23,300 beneficiaries across flood-affected districts including Buner, Swat, Dir Lower, Shangla, Mansehra, and Swabi, with total relief assistance valued at PKR 16.41 million (USD 56,978).

Key highlights of the relief operations include:

  • 🍲 12,772 cooked food parcels distributed (supporting 12,772 people)

  • 🛒 200 dry food ration packages provided (1,400 beneficiaries)

  • 🚑 2 Mobile Health Units established (260 patients treated)

  • 💧 6,300 liters of clean drinking water supplied

  • 🏠 45 family tents installed as temporary shelters (315 beneficiaries)

  • 📦 85 Non-Food Item (NFI) packages distributed (595 beneficiaries)

  • 🧼 15 Family Hygiene Kits provided (105 beneficiaries)

  • 🫗 200 jerry cans delivered (1,400 beneficiaries)

  • 👕 400 pairs of clothes and footwear distributed

Commitment to Humanity

With the tireless efforts of PRCS staff, volunteers, and partners, flood-hit communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to receive timely food, shelter, healthcare, clean water, and essential non-food items.

PRCS KP remains steadfast in its mission to alleviate suffering, protect health, and restore dignity for families affected by the 2025 monsoon floods.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chairman Visits Flood-Affected Communities in District Buner

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Buner, Sunday — Mr. Habib Malik Orakzai, Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch, visited the flood-affected villages of District Buner to review ongoing relief and response operations.

During his visit, Mr. Orakzai inspected two Mobile Health Units established by PRCS to provide free medical consultations, essential medicines, and health awareness sessions to the affected population. He also visited the Water Treatment Plant installed in Bishonri village, one of the worst-hit areas, to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water for flood-affected families.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Orakzai reaffirmed PRCS’s commitment to stand with the people of Buner in their time of need. He highlighted that timely medical support, safe water, and essential relief items remain critical for preventing disease outbreaks and reducing further suffering in disaster-stricken communities.

Mr. Orakzai expressed his deep gratitude to the Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PRCS National Headquarters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross), the German Red Cross (GRC), as well as the Governments of Sindh and Balochistan, for their generous support and solidarity with the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this humanitarian emergency. He stressed that this collective support has enabled PRCS to reach thousands of vulnerable families with life-saving assistance.

The PRCS teams, with support from volunteers and community members, have been actively engaged in emergency health services, safe water supply, food distribution, and hygiene promotion across the affected areas. Thousands of people have already benefitted from these interventions.

Mr. Orakzai also appreciated the tireless efforts of PRCS staff, volunteers, and partners in responding swiftly to the crisis, and appealed for continued cooperation to strengthen relief and recovery measures in the coming weeks.

 

PRCS KP Conducts Relief Distribution in Swabi with Support of Alkhair Welfare Organization

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On 22 August 2025, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP) organized a major relief distribution in Darori Bala, Union Council Gadoon, Tehsil Topi, District Swabi, to support families affected by the recent floods.

The distribution was overseen by PRCS KP Swabi Coordinator, Mr. Sher Afsar, in collaboration with Alkhair Welfare Organization, Swabi, ensuring timely assistance to the most vulnerable households.

Beneficiaries

A total of 100 families benefited from the relief operation.

Relief Items Provided

Each family received a comprehensive package of essential relief goods, including:

  • 🍛 Cooked food: 100 packs of rice

  • 👕 Clothing: 2 sets each for men, women, boys, and girls

  • 👞 Footwear: 2 pairs each for men, women, boys, and girls

  • 💧 Drinking water: 600 bottles per family (6 large-size bottles)

  • 🍪 Biscuits: 20 cartons (50 pieces each)

  • 🏠 Mats (Chitayi): 100 (size 10×10)

  • 🧼 Soap: 400 pieces (4 per family)

  • 🛢️ Cooking oil: 200 liters

  • 🌾 Flour: 400 kg

  • 🧂 Salt: 100 packets

This collaborative effort highlights PRCS KP’s commitment to working with local organizations to ensure that relief reaches flood-affected families swiftly and effectively.

PRCS KP remains dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities across the province through timely relief, resilience-building, and humanitarian partnerships.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Continues Flood Relief Operations – Daily Update (22 August 2025)

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is actively continuing its humanitarian response to the devastating Monsoon Floods 2025, providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable families across the province.

Consolidated Relief Response (as of 22 August 2025)

So far, PRCS KP has supported more than 17,500 beneficiaries across affected districts including Buner, Swat, Dir Lower, Shangla, and Mansehra, with relief assistance worth over PKR 11.18 million (USD 38,813). Key interventions include:

  • 🍲 10,400 cooked food parcels distributed

  • 🚑 1 free medical camp organized through a Mobile Health Unit (130 patients treated)

  • 💧 6,100 liters of clean drinking water provided

  • 🏠 45 family tents installed as temporary shelters (315 beneficiaries)

  • 📦 75 Non-Food Item (NFI) packages distributed (525 beneficiaries)

  • 🧼 15 Family Hygiene Kits handed over (105 beneficiaries)

Daily Response Update (22 August 2025)

On the 22nd of August alone, PRCS KP reached 3,230 beneficiaries, with relief support valued at PKR 1.32 million (USD 4,566). The day’s operations included:

  • Distribution of 3,100 cooked food parcels

  • Deployment of a Mobile Health Unit, treating 130 patients in the field

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the support of partners, volunteers, and local communities, continues to stand by those affected, ensuring timely delivery of food, water, shelter, medical aid, and hygiene support in the hardest-hit areas.

Together, we are bringing hope and relief to flood-affected families.

PRCS KP with Support from PRCS Punjab, Launches Mobile Health Team Camp in Buner

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21st August, 2025

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with vital support from the PRCS Punjab Branch, organized a Mobile Health Team (MHT) medical camp to provide free healthcare services to flood-affected communities in Village Nar Batawal, UC Malapur, District Buner. The medical team was dispatched all the way from Lahore by PRCS Punjab to strengthen relief efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During the camp, a total of 130 patients were registered and treated, including 81 men, 34 women, and 17 children (paediatric cases). The team provided free consultations and essential medicines, addressing both general and flood-related health concerns.

Medicines dispensed at the camp included Azithromycin, Metronidazole, Metformin, ORS, Paracetamol, Dicloran, Omeprazole, Ciprofloxacin, Tranexamic Acid, cough syrups, Neilstat oral drops, Permethrin, Calcium, B-Complex, anti-allergics, and Polyfex eye ointment.

This initiative marks the continuation of PRCS KP’s mobile healthcare response in Buner, made possible through inter-provincial solidarity and support from PRCS Punjab. By joining hands across provinces, PRCS ensures that flood-affected families in Buner receive timely medical services, treatment, and life-saving medicines close to their communities.

PRCS remains committed to alleviating suffering and safeguarding health in disaster-hit areas.

Saudi Arabia Extends Support to Flood-Affected Families in Buner, Pakistan

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In a strong gesture of solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has extended humanitarian assistance to Pakistan for families affected by the recent floods. A formal handover ceremony was held where Saudi diplomats in Pakistan presented relief consignments to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The ceremony was graced by Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah as the chief guest. Representing the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, Vice Chairman of PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, also participated in the event.

This support underscores the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and highlights the importance of international cooperation in responding to humanitarian crises. PRCS, in collaboration with NDMA and partner organizations, remains committed to ensuring that relief reaches those most in need across the flood-affected regions.

Together, through unity and partnership, we can rebuild lives and restore hope.

PRCS Punjab Deploys Mobile Health Team to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Buner

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In line with the directives of the Chairman, PRCS Punjab, a Mobile Health Team has been dispatched from Lahore to extend urgent medical support to flood-affected communities in District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The team comprises two Medical Officers, one male Nurse, one Hygiene Promoter, and is equipped with an ambulance and essential medicines to ensure effective service delivery.

Upon arrival in Buner, the team has begun preparations to establish mobile medical camps on a rotational basis across all flood-affected Union Councils of the district. These camps will provide much-needed healthcare services, first aid, and hygiene awareness to families struggling with the aftermath of the disaster.

This joint effort by PRCS Punjab and PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects the strong spirit of unity within the Red Crescent Movement, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive timely medical relief and support during emergencies.

PRCS remains committed to alleviating suffering and restoring dignity in disaster-hit areas.

PRCS KP Distributes Relief Items Among Flood-Affected Families of Swat on Governor’s Directives

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Following the special directives of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the Vice Chairman of PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, distributed essential relief items today among flood-affected families of Swat.

The relief activity was actively supported by PRCS Swat volunteers, whose dedication and service played a vital role in ensuring smooth distribution. A large number of local community members were also present at the event and warmly appreciated this humanitarian initiative.

This effort reflects PRCS KP’s continued commitment to providing timely relief and standing in solidarity with vulnerable communities during times of crisis.

PRCS KP Conducts RFL Rapid Needs Assessment in Flood-Affected Areas of Buner

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In continuation of its emergency response to the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has deployed field teams to Buner District for rapid needs assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to identify the most urgent requirements of the affected communities, including food, shelter, safe drinking water, health services, and other humanitarian needs.

Alongside the assessment, a Restoring Family Links (RFL) Manager is part of the PRCS team to address one of the most sensitive challenges — cases of unidentified dead bodies. Through RFL services, PRCS is working closely with affected population & District Authorites to provide free phone call services and help reconnect families separated due to the disaster.

By combining technical assessments with humanitarian services like RFL, PRCS KP ensures that relief efforts are needs-based, people-centered, and compassionate, addressing both the physical and emotional impact of the floods.

PRCS remains committed to standing with the people of Buner until recovery and dignity are restored.

PRCS KP to Install Water Filtration Plant in Flood-Affected Buner to Ensure Access to Clean Drinking Water Today

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Access to safe drinking water is one of the most critical needs in the aftermath of floods, where contaminated water sources often lead to the outbreak of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. To address this urgent challenge, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a vital step for the people of Buner District.

Today, a water filtration plant, dispatched by PRCS National Headquarters, was received by PRCS field staff and is being installed in Beshonai village – one of the most severely affected areas. This advanced filtration unit is capable of producing up to 26,000 liters of clean drinking water daily, providing immediate relief to hundreds of families struggling with unsafe water sources.

By ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water, PRCS KP not only meets a life-saving need but also helps protect communities from potential health crises during the recovery phase.

This initiative reflects PRCS KP’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health and dignity of flood-affected families and reinforces the importance of sustainable, community-centered humanitarian solutions in times of disaster.

Together, we can restore hope and resilience in flood-hit communities.