We’re dedicated to serving the most vulnerable people across Afghanistan by addressing the root causes of poverty and empowering communities. Seven in Ten Families in Afghanistan live in a conflict or disaster zone.
War, natural disasters and other crises often uproot large numbers of families, leaving them struggling to survive. Extreme weather events have become more frequent and more intense due to climate change, causing widespread displacement and devastation.
Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Swamped Afghanistan
The consequences of major floods across Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Laghman, Panjshir, Parwan, Kabul, Kapisa, Maidan Wardak, Bamiyan, Ghazni, Logar, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul, Takhar, Paktia, Khost, Daikundi and Salang areas were devastating.
Many provinces in the east, south, west, and center of Afghanistan experienced flooding throughout July due to heavy rainfall.
In last week, heavy rains and flash floods have claimed the lives of more than 10 people, including children and women in Kama District, Nangrahar Afghanistan. There have been devastating floods that have destroyed thousands of hectares of crops, disrupting livelihoods and causing death.
Our Volunteers report that about 1200 residential houses, tens of gardens and Three thousands of acres of agricultural land were destroyed by the flood. presently more than 1200 families are affected.
