KABUL: Over the past three days, Afghanistan has been hit hard by snow, rain, and subsequent flooding, resulting in the loss of at least 33 lives and injuring 27 people, local media reported on Monday.
Janan Saiq, the spokesperson for the State Ministry of Disaster Management confirmed that thirty-three people have died and twenty-seven others have been injured due to the recent floods in the country. Similarly, 606 houses were damaged either partially or completely, he added.
Saiq emphasized that the provinces of Farah, Herat, Zabul, and Kandahar bore the brunt of the devastation. “The most of the deaths were reported from the provinces of Farah, Zabul, Kandahar, and Herat, with most victims coming from Kandahar province,” local media reported.
Afghanistan, being among the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides, and droughts, faces recurring challenges.
The State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs noted that over 22,000 needy families had received and benefited from national and foreign aid since the beginning of the current month. Additionally, the ministry issued warnings regarding the risk of flood-related casualties and anticipated further snow and rainfall, potentially leading to flooding in various provinces in the upcoming days.
