How the rural poor cope with a climate catastrophe: Evidence from Pakistan's 2022 floods

Explores initial findings from a survey of rural households in Sindh, Pakistan.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
31 October 2025
Country:
Pakistan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
28 April 2025
Authors:
Simpson, P., Jalal, A.

Abstract

This policy brief explores initial findings from a survey of rural households in Sindh, Pakistan seeking to understand how they were impacted by the 2022 floods. Results show that flooding was not only severe, but also incredibly prolonged, with floods disrupting lives long after the monsoon was over.

This is an part of the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme.

Citation

Simpson P and Jalal A. ‘How the rural poor cope with a climate catastrophe: Evidence from Pakistan’s 2022 floods’ STEG Project Policy Brief, 2025

How the rural poor cope with a climate catastrophe: Evidence from Pakistan’s 2022 floods

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Published 31 October 2025
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