Severe Flooding in Afghanistan Affects Tens of Thousands, UN Reports

Kathmandu. Over the past two weeks, severe seasonal flooding in Afghanistan has affected tens of thousands of people, TOLOnews reported on Friday, citing the United Nations.

According to the UN report, heavy rainfall and flooding between March 26 and April 6 have impacted various provinces and left hundreds of villages submerged. It is reported that more than 73,000 people have been affected by this disaster.

The floods have reportedly damaged over 9,000 homes and destroyed agricultural crops and land, raising serious concerns about food security in the affected areas. Furthermore, the death of over 500 livestock has further exacerbated the crisis for rural families dependent on farming and animal husbandry.