As a result of flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan, at least 68 people have lost their lives in the country. Taliban officials announced this news on Saturday, May 18, stating that this is the initial casualty figure from the floods. Abdul Wahid Hamaas, spokesperson for the Ghor province, which has suffered the most damage, said that 50 people have died in this area. According to Hamaas, the floods on Friday caused extensive financial damage in the province, destroying thousands of homes and properties and wiping out hundreds of hectares of agricultural land, especially in Firuzkuh, the capital of Ghor province. Ismailullah Moradi, spokesperson for Faryab province, also reported that 18 people were killed and two injured in this northern province due to the floods on Friday. He also mentioned that damages to property and land have been reported in four districts of Faryab, and over 300 livestock have perished. The World Food Programme (WFP), a branch of the United Nations, announced on social media that Ghor has suffered the most from the floods, with 2,500 affected families, and emphasized that assessment teams are present on-site to provide assistance. The senior spokesperson for the Taliban government expressed condolences for the loss of Afghan compatriots and urged relevant officials to provide any necessary assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people, also calling on 'benevolent' individuals and humanitarian organizations to help the affected areas. The United Nations reported that the floods in Afghanistan have left at least 300 dead. Last week, the WFP announced that exceptionally heavy rainfall in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of over 300 people and destroyed thousands of homes, mainly in the northern province of Baghlan. According to the United Nations, flood survivors have been left homeless, landless, and without a source of income. The WFP also stated that most areas in Baghlan are inaccessible to trucks, but the agency will resort to any means necessary to deliver food to the survivors. During the flooding in Afghanistan in late Farvardin, at least 70 people were killed, and over 2,600 homes were destroyed in these incidents.
Floods in Two Provinces of Afghanistan Claim at Least 68 Lives
Severe flooding in Afghanistan has resulted in at least 68 deaths, primarily in Ghor and Faryab provinces. The Taliban government has reported extensive damage to homes and agricultural land, prompting calls for humanitarian assistance. This disaster highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Afghanistan in terms of natural disasters and the need for international aid.
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📰 What Happened
Severe flooding in Afghanistan has resulted in at least 68 deaths, primarily in Ghor and Faryab provinces, with extensive damage to homes and agricultural land. The Taliban government has called for humanitarian assistance to help those affected.
- At least 68 people have died due to flooding in Ghor and Faryab provinces.
- The floods have destroyed thousands of homes and agricultural land, affecting over 2,500 families.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters, including floods and droughts, which are worsened by climate change and decades of conflict. The Taliban government is under pressure to respond effectively to such crises.
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