Environment
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Humanitarian Agencies Report Deadly Floods Across Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Taliban’s Disaster Management Authority have reported that heavy rainfall and flash floods in multiple Afghan provinces have caused dozens of casualties and widespread damage. At least 17…
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Heavy Rains Trigger Floods in Western, Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Intense rainfall has caused floods in Herat and Samangan provinces, resulting in two fatalities and significant damage to residents. Local sources in Herat report that flash floods have swept through several areas, claiming two lives. The floods have…
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Kabul’s Shah wa Arous Dam Reaches Full Capacity After Heavy Rains
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that the Shah wa Arous Dam, located in Shakar Dara District of Kabul, has reached full capacity following recent rainfall. The dam, which was officially handed over to the ministry…
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EU Allocates €250,000 Humanitarian Aid for Afghan Quake Victims
DID Press: European Union has announced €250,000 in humanitarian assistance to support displaced and affected people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. This aid is expected to cover about 70,000 individuals in the provinces of Khost, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, and…
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Kabul Highlights Water Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation at Tashkent Event
DID Press: During an event marking “Water Week” in Uzbekistan’s capital, Kabul emphasized the importance of strengthening regional collaboration in managing shared water resources. Mojibur Rahman Omar Akhundzada, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water for the Taliban-led government, spoke on…
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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025
DID Press: The annual IQAir report reveals that Pakistan recorded the highest concentration of airborne particulate matter in 2025, earning the dubious distinction of being the most polluted country in the world. Out of 143 countries analyzed, only 13 met…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.6-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
DID Press: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the shores of Tonga in the South Pacific, prompting authorities to issue an urgent tsunami warning. Coastal residents have been urged to move immediately to higher ground. Seismological centers report the quake…
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UNICEF: Over 2.1M People in Afghanistan Gain Access to Safe Water
DID Press: UNICEF reported that more than 2.1 million people in Afghanistan gained access to safe drinking water in 2025, including children and mothers. Tajuddin Owywali, UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, described this achievement as the result of ongoing efforts to…
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US Issues Temporary Oil License for Iran, Undermining Sanctions Pressure
DID Press: US Treasury Department has issued a new general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, provided shipments are loaded by March 20, valid until April 19. The move comes amid surging global oil prices…
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Heavy Rain and Snow Forecasted in 29 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorology Department under the Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Aviation has warned of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds expected tomorrow (Sunday) across 29 provinces. Affected areas include Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Badghis, Ghor, Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan,…
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