Pakistan’s floods are not just natural disasters. They are tragedies born from years of neglect, poor planning and reactive governance. This monsoon season claimed hundreds of lives. Villages in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh were erased. However, the devastation was predictable. Experts warned of extreme weather but infrastructure remained weak, drainage systems failed and relief was delayed. Once again, the poorest paid the highest price.
We must stop treating floods as seasonal surprises. They are recurring reminders that our disaster management is broken, our urban planning is outdated and our climate policies are missing in action. We need early warning systems, climate-adaptive infrastructure and transparent disaster response.
Rimsha Masood
Rawalpindi
