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Afghanistan Floods – Overview
The month of May saw heavy flooding across Northeastern, Northern and Western regions of Afghanistan, brought on by unprecedented rain fall. In June, responding actors conducted inter-agency assessments across flood-affected areas to determine humanitarian needs on the ground and to inform response. In the Western region alone, OCHA’s MSRAF assessment indicates that more than 60,440 households have been affected. Across affected areas, response has been coordinated through relevant clusters to ensure aid reaches those in most need.
While emergency response is largely nearing completion by end June, affected areas remain vulnerable to recurrent flood events. Flash floods were reported in Guzargah district of Baghlan Province on 27 June, affecting two villages and destroying/damaging an estimated 150 homes, underscoring pervasive vulnerability to floods in this region.
Access has been largely restored across affected areas, however the recent flash flood on 27 June has rendered some areas unreachable by responding agencies. Assessment teams will deploy as soon as access is restored. Similarly, some areas in the Western region continue to remain inaccessible due to road conditions.
Widespread damage to public infrastructure continues to be reported, including to roads, health centers, water networks, and education facilities. Moreover, more than 2,200 acres of land have been damaged in the Western region, while over 5,500 individuals supporting their families have lost access to livelihoods in the Northern and Northeastern regions.
Protection assessments indicate high levels of psychosocial stress caused by experiences of loss and trauma. These require urgent protection services across the flood-affected regions. Concerns include, but are not limited to, support for persons with specific needs, psychosocial first aid, and civil documentation.