Multiple Drowning Incidents Reported in Helmand’s Nawah District

Taliban officials in Helmand province reported multiple drowning incidents in the Nawah district, resulting in several fatalities and missing persons. The events occurred in separate locations along the Helmand River, prompting ongoing search and recovery operations.

The first incident took place in the Aynak area, where six women from a single family entered the water after an elderly relative was swept away by the current. Officials stated that the group attempted a rescue but were overcome by the river’s flow. Reports on the outcome of this incident vary. Khaama Press indicates that two women died and two remain missing, while Omid Radio reports four fatalities, with two bodies recovered and two still unaccounted for.

A second drowning occurred in the nearby Sarkh Doz area, where a boy and a girl were pulled into the water. Local officials confirmed that both children drowned and that their bodies have not yet been recovered. Rescue teams and district authorities are currently coordinating efforts to locate the missing individuals and retrieve the bodies.

The incidents underscore ongoing safety concerns in rural areas, particularly near waterways. Authorities have urged local residents to exercise caution near rivers and to avoid entering the water without proper safety measures. Recovery operations in both the Aynak and Sarkh Doz areas remain active as families await further updates.