Afghanistan: The Extensive Economic Ramifications of Floods: Taliban Unable to Confirm Natural Disaster Losses

May 28, 2024 | Amin Kawa, Hasht-e-Subh Daily
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Over a month has passed since devastating floods swept through Afghanistan. The Taliban have yet to provide precise figures on casualties, injuries, displaced persons, or financial losses. Meanwhile, international aid agencies have reported conflicting statistics. Many flood-affected areas have lost their entire livelihoods and face extremely difficult conditions, with widespread complaints of lack of assistance. People in these regions are suffering from absolute hunger and homelessness, having lost all their possessions. Besides causing widespread economic damage and infrastructure destruction, the floods have also led to an increase in various diseases.