Gaza — Humanitarian agencies warn that Gaza is teetering on the edge of famine, with less than half the required food aid reaching civilians amid ongoing conflict and fuel shortages. The World Food Programme reports that over 500,000 people are at immediate risk, and recent deaths from starvation—including children—have intensified calls for a ceasefire to enable full-scale aid delivery.

Schools have turned into shelters, and children are queuing for food instead of preparing for the academic year. UNRWA says Gaza’s youth have now lost three consecutive years of education.

India & Pakistan — Flash floods have devastated communities across northern India and Pakistan, killing hundreds and displacing thousands. In Pakistan’s Buner district alone, over 200 deaths have been reported. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep sorrow and offered solidarity, though no formal requests for international assistance have yet been made.

Somalia — Severe drought and funding cuts are compounding Somalia’s humanitarian crisis. The UN’s aid coordination office reports that nearly five million people face acute food insecurity, with one million losing access to food aid each month due to budget shortfalls. Over 150 health facilities have shut down, leaving hundreds of thousands without medical care.

Without urgent financial support, aid agencies warn that lives will be lost and hard-won progress reversed across the region.