At least 315 dead after flash floods tear through Afghanistan | DW News
flash floods in Afghanistan have left hundreds of people dead most of them women and children the northern Bagan province is the worst hit Taliban officials have asked for humanitarian assistance as thousands have been displaced due to torrential rains and floods covered in thick brown mud mahera has a tough job cting the flood water from his house the floods took all of the family’s belongings it was a dreadful flood very Dreadful nothing is left the rest is under the mud I had a basement but it was full of flood water we’re trying to remove the water but the house may collapse soon there’s Devastation everywhere the floods came suddenly many had no time to take refuge the floods destroyed everything I lost my father my brother my sister and my nephew my mother was injured as well I nearly died too our house has been destroyed the floods have destroyed our entire [Music] life thousands of homes are gone and with roads washed away in the tough terrain the wait for help will likely be long we have no option we will wait here and see what God will do for us let’s see what happens maybe the government or Aid agencies will help us otherwise we have no other place to live experts link the abrupt and heavy rainfall to climate change Afghanistan one of the poorest countries in the world emits less than 1% of Global greenhouse gases yet it is among the countries most affected by climate change it is also among the ones that are least prepared to adapt to climate change Western Powers drastically reduced aid for Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in 2021 investments in adaptation and resilience mechanisms could help the country battle the consequences of climate change but these Afghans have no choice but to pick up the pieces on their own
Flash floods in Afghanistan have left at least 315 people dead – most of them women and children. Rescuers are still searching for many others who remain missing.
The World Health Organization and aid groups have warned the death toll could still rise even higher.
The northern Baghlan Province is the worst hit. Taliban officials have asked for humanitarian assistance as thousands have been displaced due to torrential rains and floods.
The UN’s World Food Progamme has blamed unusually heavy seasonal rains for the flash floods.
Aghanistan is one of the country’s least prepared for the impacts of climate change.
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32 comments
MOVE COMMUNITIES OUT OF FLOOD ZONES
FLOOD CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE
THIS IS WHAT STARFLEET IS FOR
I will pray for these poor people, specially for the women. But I am not giving a dime to the Taliban 🤨
I hope they are asking Saudi Arabia and Qatar
….yea…hmmmm………and global warming is not their main issue……
There is a flood on Earth 🌍🌎
Maybe if you hand over all the US tax payer funded military equipment you've been parading around.
Naaaah … you help yourself, talib
Guys guys this is an opportunity for good will. A well orchestrated and directed help can be impactful beyond the direct recipients of aid.
well people are giving money to palestine/ hamas – it's the same thing… 'insert meme about same picture here'
Ask help from China and Russia.
No.
First they need to treat women properly.
Why don't they just ask Allah for help instead of the infidels?
Oh -now they want Western help ?
Can't Qatar help?
Why doesn't China help since the Taliban let's China use bagram as a military base.
That’s what happens when you sit and do nothing and let the Taliban take over your country after we give you the foundations of prosperity and security for an entire generation.
Assistance from who, last time i checked they didn't want the outside world involved 😂
The U$ even robbed $7 Billions Afghan assets after the retreat. Let that sink in.
Funfact: Afghanistan opium production drop below Myanmar.
Now, Myanmar is the largest producer of opium in the world.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
UNODC: Afghan opium poppy cultivation plunges by 95 percent under Taliban
ONLY after U$A departure , Afghanistan able to close down most opium production.
Now you know who is the culprit .
Don't forget the O guys,we are all in it lol
Using name Taliban is unappropriate, why not saying Afghan people.
Kicked us out then ask for help
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! In Jesus' name. Amen
Taliban needs help? Their guns can't help the flood victims? These criminals dont need anything from the evil West,nright?
Why do the western alliance not help….?
Climate change? How convenient ! Are you telling me there has never been flood in the region?
DW will say anything is because of climate change. Cmon now
I'm sure China can help them.
What Would Mohamed Do?
😂😂😂😂…..Islam will provide….😂😂😂
Another definitive proof that god/allah/jupiter/jahwe/jesus/budda/[whatever] exists. Oh wait, it's just my shizophrenia kicking in again, sorry.
"I watch the sun go down like every one of us
I'm hoping that the dawn will bring a sign
A better place for those who will come after us […]
Without each other's help, there ain't no hope for us"
(Ozzy Osbourne "Dreamer", 2001)