Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Risks Loom for 18 Afghan Provinces

The Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Transport has warned of heavy rain and flooding potential in 18 provinces across the country. Rainfall and strong winds are among the key forecasts from this department.

Heavy Rain and Flood Risk in 18 Provinces

The Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced the expected occurrence of heavy rain and the risk of flooding in 18 provinces of Afghanistan. These predictions are based on assessments conducted by the department’s experts.

Details on Rainfall and Wind

Reports indicate that on Wednesday, November 4, the provinces of Balkh, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Ghor, Bamyan, Badghis, Faryab, Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Helmand, Kandahar, Urozgan, Paktika, Daykundi, Maidan Wardak, Parwan, and Baghlan will experience sustained rainfall. The expected rainfall in these provinces is estimated to be between 10 to 30 millimeters.

Forecast for Winds and Snowfall

Additionally, the Meteorological Department predicts strong winds of 50 to 70 kilometers per hour in the western, southern, and central regions of the country. There is also an expectation of snowfall in the elevated and mountainous areas of the country.