SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE 2022 FLOODS ON PAKISTAN: AN ANALYSIS

Abstract

The recent floods in Pakistan in the year 2022 are considered the worst calamities of Pakistan’s history, which affected the lives of millions of people. Based on current literary works and present data, this research focuses on the socio-economic impacts of the 2022 floods in Pakistan. The findings of this research intend to address the 2022 floods' subsequent consequences on agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, and livelihoods. Examining the multiple sectors that affect marginalized groups – across all provinces of Pakistan. The qualitative method is used to assess the vulnerability of key sectors and their holistic impact on the country's economic stability by analyzing the primary and secondary sources. In addition to the detailed analysis of the socioeconomic impacts of flooding, the research also gives the evaluation of the cost of damages with the recovery expenses, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts made by the Government to deal with the disaster. Pakistan could tackle the disaster consequences and handle future risks after adopting risk reduction strategies with developmental frameworks and introducing effective disaster management policies to the existing system.

Keywords: 2022 Floods, Socio-Economic Impacts, Pakistan, Disaster Management