The media office in Nangarhar province has reported that two people have died and ten others were injured following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Jalalabad city and surrounding districts.
According to initial reports, the floods have also caused significant financial damage, affecting a total of 216 families. This natural disaster highlights the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Providing more detail on the damage, the provincial Directorate of Disaster Management stated that one house was completely destroyed, while 88 others were partially damaged. These figures illustrate the scale of the devastation for the affected families.
In addition to residential properties, the agriculture and livestock sectors have been hit hard. The directorate reported that 127 head of livestock have perished and more than 2,800 jeribs of agricultural land have been damaged, dealing a severe blow to the local economy.
Local officials in Nangarhar added that search and rescue efforts are still underway to find the body of one of the deceased who was swept away by the floodwaters. These ongoing efforts reflect the continuing crisis in the flood-hit areas.
Furthermore, relevant authorities have been instructed to deliver immediate and essential aid to the affected families to help alleviate their suffering.
Afghanistan is a country highly susceptible to natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts, which result in significant loss of life and property damage annually.
Source: Nangarhar Media Office
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