The United Nations requested immediate humanitarian assistance on Monday for earthquake survivors in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province ahead of winter. UN humanitarian coordinator Indrika Ratwatte emphasized that shelter remains the primary concern for affected populations, and emergency support must expand quickly to prevent additional hardship as temperatures drop. Initial assessments indicate more than 6,000 homes were destroyed in Kunar, and approximately 500,000 people across eastern provinces need food, shelter, medical care, and psychological support.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported on Monday that 721 families suffered losses from recent rainfall and flash floods in Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa provinces. Spokesperson Mohammad Younus Hamad stated that residential structures sustained complete or partial damage, while floods destroyed more than 1,000 acres of farmland. Afghanistan's Meteorological Department warned that 17 provinces face risks of heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and additional flooding in uthe pcoming days.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reported on Monday that 721 families suffered losses from recent rainfall and flash floods in Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa provinces. Spokesperson Mohammad Younus Hamad stated that residential structures sustained complete or partial damage, while floods destroyed more than 1,000 acres of farmland. Afghanistan's Meteorological Department warned that 17 provinces face risks of heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and additional flooding in uthe pcoming days.
