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Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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214 Killed and Injured in Afghanistan Floods as Iran Expresses Condolences
DID Press: Following widespread flooding in several provinces of Afghanistan, the number of victims has reached at least 77 dead and 137 injured. The Embassy of Iran in Kabul issued a statement expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries of…
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Heavy Rains Across Afghanistan Kill 61, Destroy Thousands of Homes and Farms
DID Press: Recent heavy rains across Afghanistan have resulted in significant casualties and damage. According to official Taliban government statistics, 61 people have died, 116 injured, and 4 remain missing due to these events. The disasters have fully or partially…
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Kabul–Jalalabad Highway Reblocked Due to Floods and Landslide
DID Press: Kabul–Jalalabad highway has once again been completely closed to traffic due to heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides in the Tangi Gharu area. According to the Ministry of Public Works, the route—which had been reopened on Friday morning,…
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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,…
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Floods and Severe Weather Leave 31 Dead and Injured in Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority under the Taliban administration reported that natural disasters over the past 24 hours have resulted in 31 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries across Afghanistan. According to the agency, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods,…
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UN FAO Warns of Widespread Rainfall and Potential Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned of the likelihood of widespread rainfall across Afghanistan in the coming week. According to FAO, these rains are expected between March 31 and April 5, with the heaviest precipitation forecast…
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FAO Report Highlights Dual Impact of Heavy Rainfall on Afghanistan Agriculture
DID Press: Ongoing rainfall in Afghanistan is creating favorable conditions for agriculture while simultaneously raising the risk of natural hazards such as floods and frost. A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations indicates…
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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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