Pakistan floods: Survivors forced to live in temporary shelters for days; given no proper assistance

Severe flooding along the Ravi River in Pakistan has wreaked havoc on communities living nearby, submerging entire neighbourhoods and forcing families to abandon their homes.

Residents told ANI that six to eight feet of water had poured inside, collapsing walls, breaking floors and leaving little behind but damage.

"We were sleeping when people started crying. By the time we woke up, the water had already reached our homes. We ran to the bypass road and were later moved to camps," one woman recalled.

Survivors have been complaining about the mismanagement in the region, which has left them living in roadside shelters or temporary camps for days.

Several villagers pointed to the failure of the canal and nearby embankments, which they said were unable to contain the river’s surge. Concerns about health are also growing.

"My husband is unwell, and my son is sick too. We have no place to live, no clean water, and limited food supplies. We feel helpless," a mother of two said. Others spoke of losing their livelihoods, with no idea how to start again.

The lack of relief camps and tents has deepened the suffering, with victims accusing authorities of failing to deliver essential aid. "We lost everything in the flood. We are sitting on the road with our children, searching for tents, but most are already gone. We don't even know where to live now," another resident explained.

Those displaced are appealing to the Pakistan government for urgent intervention. "We demand that the damage be repaired and our homes restored. Without support, we cannot return to our lives," they said.