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Revision as of 00:45, 22 April 2024
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| Date | April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Afghanistan, Pakistan |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall, flash floods |
| Deaths | More than 130 (across both countries) |
The 2024 Afghanistan-Pakistan flood was a devastating natural disaster that resulted in considerable loss of life and property. From 12 April 2024, heavy rains, lightning, and flash flooding in both Afghanistan and Pakistan killed more than 130, and injured many more.[1][2] The floods were caused by unseasonal heavy rains, lightning and storms that swept across the two neighboring countries. The floods caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture on both sides of the border.[2][3][4]
Damage and Casualties
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, 66 people died and 36 were injured due to heavy rains and floods in 23 provinces. More than 1200 houses were completely or partially destroyed in the flood. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan reported that heavy rains and floods affected more than 1,200 families and damaged nearly 1,000 houses.[5][6] Department spokesman Janan Sayeq reported that most casualties occurred due to roof collapses. 200 livestock perished. Over 600km (370 miles) of road and 800 hectares (1,975 acres) of agricultural land were flooded. 50 were confirmed dead, while 27 were injured.[7][8]
Pakistan
In Pakistan the most affected province was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) where the death toll rose to 46.[4] Torrential rains caused floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan, Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Due to the rain, there was also a power breakdown in some areas.[3] A majority of the 50 deaths were caused by lightning killing farmers harvesting wheat crops, and rains causing homes to collapse. Street waterlogging occurred in the cities. Rainfall also lashed Islamabad.[9] Authorities declared a state of emergency in the southwest provinces.[10][8]
Causes
The extreme rainfall was in stark contrast to the unusually dry winter. The resulting dry soil struggled to absorb the rain, which exacerbated the flooding. Some experts cited climate change as the cause.[2][11]
Response and recovery
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has advised emergency services to be on high alert, as another round of heavy rains was expected. The NDMA confirmed that the dead include 25 children, 12 men and nine women, while the injured include 11 women, 33 men and 16 children.[3]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more intermittent rain in all four provinces. The ongoing rains with possible flooding in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are likely to continue till April 22.[12]
References
- ^ "Heavy rains and floods kill over 100 across Pakistan and Afghanistan". Voice of America. 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Weather tracker: rains bring deadly flash floods to Afghanistan and Pakistan". The Guardian. 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Massive rains, flash floods kill nearly 100 in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 20 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Torrential rains claim 3 more lives in KP; death toll rises to 46". 20 April 2024.
- ^ "MSN". MSN.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods". Al Jazeera. 14 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan". Al Jazeera. 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan". NPR. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest". AP. 16 April 2024. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "MSN". MSN.
- ^ "Pakistan Flooding, Storms Kill Dozens - Videos from the Weather Channel". Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.