Heavy Rainfall
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Herat Officials Issue Warning Over Serious Dangers on Herat–Kandahar Highway
DID Press: Local authorities in Herat have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel on the Herat–Kandahar highway due to heavy rainfall and the increased risk of flooding. Officials from the Herat provincial administration stated that following intense rainfall in recent…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Heavy Rainfall Raises Flood Risk in Southwestern Afghanistan
DID Press: According to meteorological forecasts, parts of Farah, Nimroz, and Helmand provinces are expected to receive heavy rainfall of up to 50 millimeters on Monday, raising the risk of severe flooding in these areas. Significant precipitation is also predicted…
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