Afghanistan Peace CampaignRecently, the World Health Organization has delivered seven tons of medicine and medical equipment.
The United Nations has deployed 14 joint assessment teams to identify flood-affected areas and address the conditions of flood victims in Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar.
The deputy spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General said in a press briefing that the search and rescue operations continue with the support of the Afghanistan State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs.
The Deputy Spokesperson of the United Nations Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, stated; “We, along with our partners, are coordinating with the de facto authorities on the response — 14 joint assessment teams have been deployed and humanitarian partners have identified available emergency stocks in the region. On the health front, UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the World Health Organization, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and our partners deployed 27 mobile teams in Baghlan, Badakhshan and in Takhar provinces to support the response.”
Four days have elapsed since this natural disaster struck, yet relief agencies and government departments continue to actively distribute aid to those affected by these catastrophic floods.
Recently, the World Health Organization has delivered seven tons of medicine and medical equipment. Additionally, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has provided food, sanitary supplies, and other essential items.
The World Food Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations are among the global aid organizations that have sent emergency aid to address the situation of the flood victims in the northern provinces.
Meanwhile, Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, on X said that the US partners are mobilizing emergency aid, including food and water, for flood victims in Afghanistan.
Although The State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs does not provide precise statistics on the aid provided, it states that the relevant departments of this ministry are providing emergency aid to the victims of recent floods.
“In the provinces of Badakhshan, Takhar, Baghlan, Ghor, and Herat, 8,829 homes have been completely or partially destroyed, and more than 3,000 livestock have also perished,” said Janan Saiq, spokesperson for the State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs.
Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar have seen the most damage from these recent floods, but in Baghlan, more than 80% of the casualties and significant financial losses have occurred.