Environment
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Flood Warning Systems Installed in Spin Boldak and Shah Wali Kot
DID Press: Provincial Department of Disaster Management in Kandahar has announced the installation of three early flood warning systems in the districts of Spin Boldak and Shah Wali Kot. According to officials, the systems monitor water levels and flow speed,…
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Mag 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Badakhshan, Tremors Felt in Kabul
DID Press: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province early Saturday morning, with tremors also felt in the capital, Kabul. According to reports, the earthquake occurred at approximately 6:54 a.m. local…
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Emergency Aid Reaches 2,300 Flood-Hit Families Across Afghanistan
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has delivered emergency non-food assistance to more than 2,300 families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan, as humanitarian needs continue to rise. According to the agency, the distributed relief packages included essential items such…
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Uzbek Deputy Agriculture Minister Arrives in Kabul to Expand Farming Cooperation
DID Press: Jamshid Abdurazzaqov has arrived in Kabul at the head of a senior delegation to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and livestock development between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, the official…
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UN: Afghanistan Floods Highlight Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Afghanistan says around 14,000 people across the country have been affected by sudden flooding since the start of 2026. In a statement, the agency stressed that the rising frequency of such disasters…
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Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Forecast Across 17 Provinces in Afghanistan
DID Press: Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has forecast the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flash floods in 17 provinces across Afghanistan. According to the department’s projections, today (Saturday, 22 Hamal), the provinces of Sar-e…
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Drought and Floods Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: Simultaneous impact of political instability and climate-related shocks in Afghanistan is placing millions of citizens at serious risk and increasing the need for urgent humanitarian assistance. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, Afghanistan faces severe challenges in…
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Deadly Floods and Storms Cause Widespread Destruction Across Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority reported that since March 26, severe weather-related disasters across Afghanistan have killed 157 people, injured hundreds, and caused extensive damage nationwide. According to the latest figures, a series of natural events—including heavy rainfall, flash…
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Floods in Afghanistan Kill 132, Injure 192 Over 12 Days
DID Press: Taliban government authorities reported that heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, and lightning over the past 12 days have claimed at least 132 lives and left 192 others injured. The Taliban Ministry for Disaster Management stated that in the…
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Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Afghanistan
DID Press: National meteorological authority under the Taliban has issued a new warning indicating a high probability of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden flooding across 32 provinces of Afghanistan. The weather system is expected to begin on Tuesday,…
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