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Tajikistan

Overview of Disasters in Tajikistan, April – May 2014

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Heavy rains triggered flash floods and mudslides in several districts of Tajikistan between April 11 to May, 2014.

A reported total of people died due to the floods. Significant damage was caused to households (damage to livelihoods and buildings), infrastructure and livestock.

National and local authorities mobilized aid for the affected population with additional assistance from international humanitarian organizations.

Details on losses and damage by location are provided below.

Finalized damage assessments have not been completed for all locations and estimates of monetary losses are not currently available.