KABUL: The death toll from devastating flash floods in northern Afghanistan has risen to 153 people across three provinces, the Taliban’s interior ministry said on Saturday.
Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee told Reuters that heavy rains on Friday caused flooding, injuring at least 138 people across northern Baghlan, Takhar, and Badakhshan.
Overnight, Taliban authorities dispatched helicopters to aid civilians after receiving reports of over 100 stranded people.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported severe disruption to transportation, water, and waste systems, leaving many people homeless.
“The impact has been profound, leading to loss of life and injuries, with many individuals still unaccounted for,” the WHO’s Afghanistan office said in a statement late on Friday.
Floods damaged four health centres, destroying one. Health teams are dispatched to provide treatment in affected areas.
Furthermore, the aftermath of Afghanistan floods death underscores the vulnerability of the nation’s infrastructure and emergency response mechanisms. The lack of adequate preparedness and resources has exacerbated the impact of the disaster, leaving many communities stranded without access to essential services.
Additionally, both national and international stakeholders must coordinate efforts to aid Afghanistan’s recovery from the floods. The Taliban interior ministry’s acknowledgment of the death toll underscores the necessity for transparent and collaborative crisis management.
Moreover, fostering international cooperation and collaboration can mobilize resources and expertise to support Afghanistan’s recovery and resilience-building efforts.
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