Last Updated: January 12, 2011 - Pakistan experienced extraordinary rainfall in mid-July 2010, which continued until September 2010. The rains/floods have affected over 20 million people. In the wake of the floods, the Government of Pakistan requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) to lead the Damage and Needs Assessment (DNA).

About the report

The DNA presented the extent of the damage and the required needs for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the damaged assets and infrastructure; and restoration of livelihoods and economic productivity.

The DNA estimates that approximately $8.7 - 10.9 billion is required for the overall recovery and reconstruction cost associated with the floods.

This includes estimated costs for relief, early recovery, and medium-to long-term reconstruction.

About the floods

The floods have been assessed to be the worst since 1929. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) the floods affected seventy-eight districts and covered over 100,000 square km.

The floods have affected more than 20 million people, (over one-tenth of Pakistan's population) with over 1,980 reported deaths and nearly 2,946 injured. About 1.6 million homes have been destroyed, and thousands of acres of crops and agricultural lands have been damaged with major soil erosion happening in some areas.