As many as 28 people lost their lives, and 49 others were injured in Afghanistan as a result of heavy rains, floods, and lightning since February 26. The Disaster Preparedness Authority spokesperson, Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, mentioned that the affected provinces include Kandahar, Helmand, Herat, Ghor, Kabul, and others. A total of 568 houses and 10 shops were destroyed, 93 kilometers of roads were damaged, and approximately 244 livestock were lost during these natural disasters.
Hamad stated that 1,130 families have been impacted by the adverse weather conditions. The Disaster Preparedness Authority has taken action by providing assistance, food supplies, and aid to the affected residents. Authorities have also advised residents to prioritize their safety and stay away from rivers and flood-prone areas to avoid further risks.
In a separate incident in January, heavy snowfall and rain caused the death of 11 individuals and left three others injured in various provinces of Afghanistan. The disaster management authority spokesperson highlighted the severe impact on residents in Parwan, Wardak, Kandahar, Jawzjan, Faryab, and Bamiyan. The adverse weather conditions led to the partial destruction of nine houses, the loss of 530 livestock, and the blockage of key roads due to snow accumulation.
In a previous occurrence in October last year, 721 families were affected by rainfall and flash floods in Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa provinces. Hamad mentioned that residential houses were either partially or completely destroyed, over 1,000 acres of agricultural land were washed away, and fruit farmers suffered significant losses as a result of the natural disasters.
