2021 Nuristan floods
 | This article needs to be updated. (August 2021) |
 Nuristan province in Afghanistan | |
| Date | 28 July 2021 – ongoing |
|---|---|
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
| Deaths | 113 |
Flooding began in the Kamdesh district in Nuristan due to heavy rains. As of July 31, the death toll is at 113 while the number of people missing is unknown.[1]
Impact and rescue
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According to Ghulam Bahauddin Jailani, 173 houses were damaged.[1] A number of orchards and 12 kilometers of road were also destroyed in the rain adding to road closure.[2] Nuristan governor Hafiz Abdul Qayum stated that affected families have received government support. Assessments showed tents, beds, and kitchen sets were in need.[3]
The Taliban stated that it has prevented the infiltration of the government forces areas affected by flooding. Lawmakers in the area claimed the Taliban were thwarting the rescue. The third wave of Covid-19 also made it difficult for medical teams to reach affected areas.[4][5]
- ^ a b "Death Toll in Nuristan Flash Floods Rises to 113". 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Afghanistan flash flood: Death toll rises to 113". 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Death Toll in Afghanistan Flash Floods Reaches 113; 70 Injured". 1 August 2021.
- ^ "At least 40 dead and 150 missing in floods in Afghanistan". 29 July 2021.