Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has delivered a powerful warning, stating that Pakistan is facing climate-driven destruction at a scale never seen before. He revealed that recent floods alone have erased 9 percent of Pakistan’s GDP, making this disaster one of the most damaging in the country’s history. The title Musadik Malik Warns Pakistan of Unprecedented Climate Devastation highlights the urgency and the massive public interest in climate change, flood preparedness, and national resilience.
Joint Press Conference with NDMA Leadership
Speaking at a joint press conference alongside NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, the minister urged political leaders to shift their focus toward safeguarding citizens from intensifying climate threats. He said that politics must prioritize the pain and suffering of the people.
Musadik Malik shared alarming statistics. More than 4,500 people have died in major flood events in the past four years, a number he said resembles wartime casualties. He reminded the nation that 40 million Pakistanis were affected by recent floods, 20 million were displaced, and over 18,000 people suffered permanent disabilities. He added that the country’s drainage infrastructure is too weak to handle the scale of modern climate disasters, which continue to grow every year.
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Government’s National Climate Plan
The minister announced that the federal government has activated a comprehensive national climate plan. It includes a nationwide early warning system and the rebuilding of flood-damaged roads within 200 days. The development of climate-resilient infrastructure within five years. These steps are already trending topics as Pakistan searches for effective solutions to climate change, flood management, and disaster preparedness.
NDMA’s 2026 Monsoon Forecast and Preparedness
NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik supported the minister’s concerns. He warned that the 2026 monsoon season may be 20 to 26 per cent more severe than the current year. He said the NDMA has prepared specialised flood-management plans for the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers. Pakistan will also build new dams and barrages and may impose travel restrictions on tourists during high-risk periods.
Both officials agreed that climate change cannot be reversed, but timely planning and decisive action can significantly reduce future losses. Their message has intensified national discussions on climate disaster preparedness, flood risk in Pakistan, and climate-resilient development.
