Empowerment of Rural Families affected by Floods

Floods 2025 and building sustainable, resilient and empowered communities is a big challenge.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for Punjab starting from July 21, 2025, warning of high-water levels in major rivers and nearby low-lying areas. This alert comes in response to forecasted heavy monsoon rains, which may cause dangerous flooding in various regions of the province. According to the official update, rivers including the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlej, and Indus are expected to experience a significant rise in water levels by July 22. These rising levels could overflow into nearby streams and low-lying villages, posing a serious risk to lives, crops, and infrastructure.

High Alert for Flood-Prone Areas

The PDMA has instructed all commissioners and deputy commissioners in Punjab to stay on high alert, activate emergency protocols, and ensure that rescue and relief teams are ready. Precautionary measures such as evacuations, clearing of drainage systems, and the setup of relief camps are already underway in vulnerable districts.

Community Mobilization is key to bring empowerment & sustainability in rural poor communities

AHD has strong mobilization policy and till a date million have trained and equipped with skills through mobilization.

AHD helping rural women and families to end poverty and brings in action activities to start their basic in living and daily life. AHD did support 1540 male & female (community Based organization) and these CBOs taking part in daily life of their women members and started income generating schemes and many more

AHD plans to extend and organize more women groups and community-based organizations, for the 2^nd quarter plans is 50 new CBOs formation and help rural communities.