Heavy rains cause flash floods and deaths in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
5d ago
The flash floods have affected 1,800 families and damaged infrastructure, worsening conditions in vulnerable areas.
Heavy rains cause flash floods and deaths in Afghanistan
A What happened
Heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan ended a dry spell but caused flash floods that killed at least 17 people and injured 11 others. Most casualties occurred in districts with flooding across central, northern, southern, and western regions. The floods damaged infrastructure, killed livestock, and affected 1,800 families, worsening conditions in already vulnerable communities. This highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to extreme weather amid poor infrastructure and ongoing humanitarian crises.

Key insights

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    Humanitarian impact: The floods worsened conditions for many families already vulnerable due to poor infrastructure and conflict.

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    Disaster response: Assessment teams have been deployed to evaluate needs in the hardest-hit areas.

Takeaways

Flash floods from heavy rains have caused significant loss of life and damage in Afghanistan, highlighting the urgent need for disaster response and humanitarian aid in vulnerable regions.

Topics

World & Politics Human Rights Climate & Environment Natural Disasters

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