The spokesman for the Ministry for Disaster Management, Shafiulá Rahimi, reported that so far, a total of 31 people have lost their lives in Afghanistan due to the floods that have occurred since last Friday. These floods have affected both property and farmland in various areas of the country. The government has responded quickly by sending urgent aid to the most affected area, which is in the Jalrez district of Maidan Wardak province.
Floods in Afghanistan are common during the Asian monsoon season, when heavy rains descend on dry riverbeds, causing regular flash floods during the wet season. In this case, the floods have had a considerable impact on the Jalrez region, with 604 houses partially or fully damaged and hundreds of acres of farmland and orchards destroyed since the rains began on Friday.
These natural disasters can have devastating effects on local communities by damaging infrastructure and livelihoods. Therefore, the government is working to provide help and support to affected people in this critical area. Floods are a recurring challenge for Afghanistan, and authorities are working to mitigate the effects and provide assistance to communities affected by these floods and the destruction they have caused.