Natural Disasters Kill 679 People in Afghanistan Over the Past Year

DID Press: Natural disasters have killed 679 people and injured another 1,634 in Afghanistan over the past year, according to the Taliban-run National Disaster Management Authority.

Mohammad Yousuf Hammad, the authority’s spokesperson, announced the figures on Tuesday, October 13, marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The annual observance, held on October 13, aims to raise public awareness and strengthen communities’ preparedness for natural hazards.

Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes and droughts, which frequently cause casualties, damage homes and infrastructure, and disrupt livelihoods.

The latest figures highlight the continuing risks facing communities across the country and the importance of disaster preparedness, early-warning systems and effective emergency response.