Afghanistan: War, Deforestation, Flooding: In Afghanistan They Are All Linked

Sep 14, 2024 | Mariam Amini, Guardian
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Afghanistan has always been prone to natural disasters. Among low-income nations, it ranked second in the number of deaths caused by them between 1980 and 2015, according to one report. However, the frequency and extremity of disasters such as flash flooding is on the rise, and climate breakdown is not solely responsible for these changes. The country’s history of armed conflict has exacerbated the situation severely.