Islamabad: About 41% of Pakistanis were affected by flooding or heavy rainfall, with exposure highest among rural residents (45%) and poor households (52%).
According to Gallup Pakistan Survey, among those affected, 57% expected waters to recede within a month, while 19% anticipated flooding lasting longer than three months - highlighting uneven expectations of recovery.
Nearly one in four households (23%) reported floodwater entering their homes. Early warning coverage remained limited, reaching only 12% through SMS and 10% via television.
Among affected families, one-third (33%) reported their homes were completely destroyed, underscoring widespread housing vulnerability.
Displacement: Recovery remains slow, with only 17% of displaced households fully returned to their homes, while 78% continue to live away. Poor households were the least likely to have returned, reflecting persistent financial and structural barriers to rehabilitation.
The floods had a devastating economic impact - 46% of households saw their income completely stop, while 43% experienced partial reductions. Overall, 61% reported lower income levels, and losses in farming were extensive, affecting 65% of land and 74% of crops.
Access to essential services sharply declined, with half of affected households (50%) struggling to obtain clean drinking water. More than four in five (over 80%) received no form of relief assistance. Sanitation conditions also deteriorated, with only 42% using permanent toilets, 27% relying on temporary/shared facilities, and 16% resorting to open defecation.
The aftermath of flooding led to notable health concerns - 25% of households reported fever, 10% skin infections, and 7% diarrheal illnesses or cholera. Nutritional stress was evident, as poorer families were far more likely to report hunger compared to wealthier groups.
When asked about post-flood priorities, respondents most frequently cited housing (31%), cash support (28%), and food assistance (23%). Public opinion on government performance was divided - 42% rated it good, while 27% considered it poor. Concerns over equity persisted, with 49% believing aid reached the powerful and only 21% believing it reached those most in need.