Floods in Afghanistan Kill Additional 29 People

Twenty-nine people have died since Wednesday due to flooding in Afghanistan, following continuous rainfall that has resulted in nearly a hundred deaths in recent weeks, according to Janan Saqib, spokesperson for the disaster management authority. Saqib stated, "According to preliminary reports, 29 people have been killed by rain and floods, and seven have been injured." He added in a video announcement that these victims were recorded in ten provinces across the country, as floods affected all areas. He confirmed that the waters have inundated 1,000 hectares of agricultural land and destroyed 72 homes. Since April 12, more than 130 people have died as a result of flooding in Afghanistan, according to reports announced by Janan Saqib progressively. He added that around 25,000 people have received financial and material aid from the government and international organizations during the past month. Afghanistan has experienced a very dry winter and is suffering from climate disturbances. Experts affirm that the war-torn country, which has faced conflict for four decades, is among the poorest in the world and least prepared to face the consequences of climate change.