Around 2,000 families in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province have been impacted by recent floods, as reported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Emergency relief supplies have been distributed to these families, with humanitarian teams assessing urgent needs. The flooding in Nangarhar has resulted in the loss of homes, agricultural land, and personal belongings, exacerbating the challenges faced by vulnerable families in the region.
The IOM has announced plans to provide additional humanitarian aid to 250 more families in Nangarhar. Similar relief efforts are also underway in Laghman and Kunar provinces, where flooding has caused damage to both residents and infrastructure. Afghanistan has been grappling with extreme weather conditions, including floods, harsh winters, and droughts, which have further strained the population already dealing with poverty and displacement.
The United Nations reported that recent flooding in Afghanistan has affected 73,000 people, with many families requiring shelter, food, and medical assistance. In Nangarhar alone, 24 people lost their lives and 33 were injured due to collapsing structures and flood-related incidents. The destruction extended to over 1,100 homes, along with significant damage to roads, farmlands, and local infrastructure, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in rural areas during seasonal storms. Moreover, key roads connecting Kabul to other provinces have been disrupted, necessitating rescue operations for stranded residents.
