Flood Alert Intensifies in Afghanistan as Over 20 Provinces Face Escalating Risk

DID Press: EU Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that large areas of eastern, southern, and western Afghanistan are expected to face intensified flooding over the next three days. Taliban authorities have also urged residents to avoid approaching bridges, rivers, and low-lying areas vulnerable to flooding.

The Copernicus service reported that heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in the coming days will significantly impact eastern, southern, and western regions of the country. The European monitoring body warned that flood severity in some areas is likely to increase compared with recent days.

According to forecasts, the provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and parts of Ghazni and Zabul are expected to face the highest risk levels, with a strong likelihood of severe flooding. In southern and western Afghanistan, the provinces of Herat, Farah, Kandahar, and Khost are projected to experience moderate flooding conditions.

Meanwhile, Nimroz, Badghis, Maidan Wardak, Parwan, Kapisa, Helmand, and several other provinces remain exposed to lower levels of flooding, although local officials caution that the threat remains serious.

The Meteorological Department under the Taliban Ministry of Transport and Aviation announced that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flash floods are forecast across more than 20 provinces on Wednesday and Thursday. Authorities have advised citizens to avoid travel through flood-prone routes and other high-risk areas.

According to official Taliban statistics, the death toll from recent floods in Afghanistan has reached at least 48 people.

In addition to casualties, the heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, residential homes, and agricultural land, leaving many families displaced and increasing humanitarian concerns.