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Afghanistan Floods Devastate Thousands
16 Aug
Summary
- Floods and flash floods are the main drivers of disaster needs.
- Nearly 10,000 homes damaged; over 2,100 destroyed.
- Women in Nuristan disproportionately affected by disaster.
Natural disasters have impacted over 92,000 people across Afghanistan since the start of the year, with floods and flash floods being the primary causes of humanitarian needs.
The eastern part of the country has borne the brunt of the devastation, with Nuristan province being the most severely affected. Tragically, 97 people have lost their lives, and 331 have been injured due to these events. The destruction has been extensive, with nearly 10,000 homes damaged and over 2,100 completely destroyed, leaving numerous families with long-term recovery challenges.
Women in Nuristan have faced particular hardship, often managing family care in temporary shelters lacking essential sanitation, hygiene, and safe drinking water. Decades of conflict and inadequate infrastructure have diminished Afghanistan's capacity to withstand such natural hazards, with changing weather patterns potentially exacerbating the intensity and unpredictability of these events.
