The United Nations reports that at least 300 Afghan citizens have died due to sudden rainfalls and floods in the northern part of the country. The World Food Programme, affiliated with the UN, announced on Saturday, May 11, via a message on X, formerly Twitter, that more than a thousand homes have also been destroyed by the floods. This statement mentioned the distribution of food supplies by the World Food Programme among the survivors of the flood victims. Earlier, the Taliban's Ministry of Interior reported on Saturday that the death toll from the floods in the country was 153. The majority of the flood victims have been reported in Baghlan province. Recent floods have affected the provinces of Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan, Ghor, and Herat. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, also called for immediate assistance from the Afghan rulers to the flood victims, stating that the events of the past two days show that the country is vulnerable to climate change. Rina Amiri, the US Special Representative for Human Rights and Women's Rights in Afghanistan, expressed concern about the situation of the flood-affected people in Afghanistan, stating that the Taliban must utilize the capabilities of all Afghan people to combat the devastation caused by climate change and lift restrictions on women and girls. A Taliban Ministry of Interior official also reported flooding in Kabul, but details about the casualties in Kabul have not yet been released. Abdullah Janan Siq, the Taliban spokesperson for disaster management, stated that rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected areas and that food and other essential supplies are being sent to these regions. This official added that at this stage, the focus of operations is on saving lives, and more accurate statistics on casualties and damages may be provided later. During the floods in Afghanistan in late Farvardin (April), at least 70 people were killed, and more than 2,600 homes were destroyed. In Bamiyan province, three family members died due to the collapse of their house's roof during heavy rains.
UN: Floods in Afghanistan Left at Least 300 Dead
Severe floods in northern Afghanistan have resulted in at least 300 deaths and significant destruction of homes. The UN and Taliban officials are responding to the crisis, with calls for immediate aid and a focus on climate vulnerability. This disaster highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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📰 What Happened
Severe floods in northern Afghanistan have resulted in at least 300 deaths and widespread destruction of homes. The UN and Taliban officials are responding to the crisis with calls for immediate aid and highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate change.
- Over 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the floods.
- The majority of casualties occurred in Baghlan province.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced ongoing humanitarian crises, particularly since the Taliban regained control in 2021, complicating disaster response and aid distribution.
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