Afghanistan: Afghans Battle with Flood Aftermath

Mar 18, 2019 | Stefanie Glinski, New Humanitarian
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Besieged by months of drought and long-term conflict, rural communities in large swathes of Afghanistan are facing yet another emergency: widespread flooding that will leave some rebuilding their lives for years. Sudden heavy rainfall this month triggered flash floods that swept away thousands of homes and killed dozens in nine Afghan provinces.