In 2010, Pakistan experienced record monsoon floods that affected millions, exacerbated by upstream deforestation and poor land management practices. The floods highlighted the vulnerabilities of the Indus River basin and the impact of climate change on water resources. The humanitarian crisis that ensued underscored the need for sustainable environmental practices and effective disaster preparedness in the face of increasing climate variability.

Pakistani Urdu and English-language poets captured displacement and ecological fragility, enriching South Asian literary responses to climate-induced disasters.