Severe flash floods swept through Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province on Monday afternoon, destroying dozens of homes and damaging farmland, according to local authorities. The flooding struck Barg-e-Matal district, affecting remote mountain communities with limited access to emergency services.
A provincial administration spokesperson said at least 87 houses were destroyed or partially damaged, and large areas of agricultural land were washed away. Search operations are continuing for three missing children, with no additional fatalities or injuries reported.
Assessment teams have been deployed to determine the full extent of the damage, but difficult terrain and damaged access routes are slowing rescue and assessment efforts in some villages. The latest floods come days after another wave of deadly flooding in Nuristan killed at least 24 people and injured 85 others.
The destruction of farmland and irrigation systems is expected to deepen food insecurity in a province where many residents depend on subsistence farming. Authorities have not yet announced details of emergency relief assistance for affected families.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned that delivering aid to remote districts in Nuristan is challenging due to rugged mountainous terrain, poor road infrastructure, and seasonal weather. Afghanistan is increasingly vulnerable to climate-related disasters, with the UN identifying it as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries despite its minimal global emissions.
Source: khaama.com
