UN Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Central and Eastern Afghanistan
The United Nations has warned of heavy rainfall in central and eastern Afghanistan that could benefit agriculture but risks causing flooding, damage to farms, infrastructure and livelihoods.
Lower-than-usual temperatures and sub-zero conditions in highland areas are expected to cause cold stress on crops and livestock, along with the risk of crop freezing in northeastern, eastern and central provinces.
The Taliban's Meteorology Department forecasted heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding in 32 provinces. For Tuesday, 18 Hamal, rain is expected across all provinces except Farah and Nimroz, with winds of 50-85 km/h in eastern, central, southern and southeastern regions, snowfall in high areas, and rainfall of 10-65 mm.
Since Hamal 6, rainfall, flooding and snowfall have occurred in various parts of the country. The Taliban's Disaster Management Authority reported 99 deaths and 154 injuries from recent rains and floods. It added that 955 houses were completely destroyed, nearly 4,000 partially damaged, and hundreds of kilometers of roads and agricultural lands affected.
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