The 2010 Pakistan floods began in July 2010 after record heavy monsoon rains. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan was worst affected. At least 1,600 people were killed, thousands were rendered homeless(without home), and more than a million people were affected. Estimates from rescue service officials suggest the death toll(the number of dead) may reach 3,000 victims.

Pakistan has appealed to international donors for assistance in responding to the disaster. Twenty-one helicopters and 150 boats were pressed into service to assist the affected people according to the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan. The US embassy in Pakistan provided seven helicopters to the authorities to assist in relief(humanitarian aid or assistance) operations. The United Nations also launched(to start) relief efforts. A Pakistani army spokesman said that troops had been deployed in all affected areas and had rescued thousands of people. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani visited the province and directed the Pakistan Navy to help evacuate the flood victims. Jama'at-ud-Da'wah, which is considered a front for banned group Lashkar-e-Taiba, stated that it had 2000 workers providing flood relief.