Afghanistan: Floods - Mar 2024 Updates

SITUATION AT A GLANCE 22.9 MILLION Number of People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance UN – December 2024 16.8 MILLION Number of People Prioritized for Humanitarian Assistance Under the 2025 HNRP UN...

Between January and October 2024, humanitarian partners reached 17.7 million people with at least one form of humanitarian assistance and up to 3.3 million people with three different types of...

Africa Weather Hazards Heavy rainfall and Tropical Cyclone DIKELEDI trigger flooding in eastern southern Africa. Inundation remains in the Sudd wetlands of South Sudan. Poorly-distributed rainfall...

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KEY MESSAGES Economic shocks reportedly remained the primary challenge in the majority (89%) of the assessed settlements, likely driven by droughts (45%) and floods (30%). Livelihoods, primarily...

Today, the 14th of January, ARCS distributed 4 items of food and non-food assistance to 6 rain-affected families in various villages of Wama District, Nuristan Province. The aid consisted of a...

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Natural disasters 2024 – a loss-heavy year for the insurance market: US$ 140bn in insured losses – since 1980, only two years have been more expensive Weather catastrophes dominant – powerful...

Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis: Urgent Action Needed After COP29 Afghanistan is grappling with a climate crisis that continues to devastate lives, disrupt livelihoods and escalate humanitarian needs...

Sixth revision of Emergency Appeal MDRAF007 seeks CHF 120 million overall and is currently 42 per cent funded. The funding requirement for Herat earthquakes Operational Strategy is CHF 9 million, of...

BACKGROUND SUMMARY Water shortages and inadequate access to sanitation and hygiene services continue to define the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Climate vulnerabilities and natural...

Today, on Saturday, 28th of December, Afghan Red Crescent beside the distribution of 2 items of non-food, distributed in total 67.950 tons of foodstuff to 450 flood-hit families in several villages...

Introduction The analysis provided in this report relies on data gathered through UNHCR’s protection monitoring tools. UNHCR’s Community Based Protection Monitoring (CBPM) interventions include...

Highlights Since 15 September 2023, over 758,000 Afghan returnees from Pakistan have been registered. UNICEF continues to support the response at the Torkham and Spin Boldak border points with...

Today, on Monday, 23rd of December, Afghan Red Crescent beside 2 iteme of non-food assistance distributed in a total of 68.176 tons of food items to 450 flood-hit and needy families in Poli Khomri...

Beyond the Frontlines: Communities Driving Public Health Responses Emergencies often reveal the true strength of communities, as they step up to lead and take action. In crisis-affected areas, their...

Executive summary A shrinking protection space, a fragile economy, insufficient access to basic services, natural hazards and climate-induced shocks, as well as regional political dynamics continue...

By Tosin Gbadegesin, Bo Pieter Johannes Andrée and Ademola Braimoh Abstract This study examines the effects of climate and weather shocks on Afghanistan’s agricultural economy, with an emphasis on...

In the remote village of Shor Aba, Taluqan district of Takhar province, Afghanistan, life took a dramatic turn for 34-year-old farmer Nawrooz and his family of seven. Following devastating flash...

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