Tragedy struck the village of Laqayi, Afghanistan, as over 200 people lost their lives in devastating flash floods that swept through multiple provinces. The United Nations declared a state of emergency as rescue efforts were mobilized to aid the injured.
Heavy rainfall on Friday triggered floods that ravaged villages, destroyed homes, and claimed lives, with Baghlan province bearing the brunt of the catastrophe. More than 200 people perished, and thousands of houses were either damaged or destroyed in Baghlan alone, reported the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
Emergency response teams are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and injured in the aftermath. The government has pledged to assist affected areas, providing food, medicine, and first aid to the impacted populace.
As footage of the calamity circulated social media, the heartbreaking scenes of destruction and loss served as a stark reminder of the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters. Afghanistan, already reeling from decades of conflict, faces additional challenges posed by climate change, with the recent floods exacerbating the plight of its predominantly agrarian population.
With the nation ill-prepared for the ramifications of global warming, this tragic event serves as a sobering wake-up call to the urgent need for increased disaster preparedness and resilience in Afghanistan.