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Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Floods (NOAA-CPC, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 April 2024)

  • The humanitarian impact continues to rise following heavy rainfall and floods that have been affecting several provinces of Afghanistan, particularly Badghis, Uruzgan, Farah, Paktia, Zabul, Helmand, Kunar, Kabul, Badakhshan, Ghor, Kandahar, Takhar, Parwan, Herat, Ghazni, Laghman, Nimroz, and Sar-e-Pol.
  • As of 23 April, media report at least 90 fatalities, and dozens of injured people. In addition, more than 2,000 houses have been damaged, and thousands of livestock have died across the country.
  • On 24 April, no rain is expected, while on 25-26 April moderate to localised heavy rainfall is forecasted over most parts of the country.