Afghanistan: Heavy rains, flooding leave hundreds homeless in Kunduz May 21

Event

Heavy rains lashed Imam Sahib district (Kunduz province) from Friday, May 18, through Sunday, May 20, causing flooding which destroyed over 100 houses and significant amounts of agricultural land. The flooding and its effects had left hundreds of people homeless as of Monday, May 21. Lingering transportation disruptions (e.g. due to damaged roads) are possible in the affected area in the coming days.

Context

In total, heavy rainfall and associated flooding has left 72 people dead and has damaged and destroyed thousands of houses across Afghanistan since mid-May.

Advice

Individuals present in affected areas are advised to keep abreast of the situation, avoid areas directly hit by flooding, and adhere to any orders issued by the local authorities or their home governments. Remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous and that floodwater may contain wastewater or chemical products; all items having come into contact with the water should be disinfected and all foodstuffs discarded.