According to the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in 2024 floods displaced over 800,000 people globally, the highest yearly number since 2008.

The 2022 catastrophic floods in Pakistan left over 1,700 people dead, 33 million affected and losses exceeding $40 billion, reversing years of development gains. The WMO has warned that more intense downpours and glacier outburst floods are becoming increasingly frequent, with deadly consequences for communities caught off guard. These devastating natural disasters continue to impact Pakistan, where fresh concerns about climate resilience and government response to this ongoing issue are being raised.