Taliban Warns of Potential Flooding Across 12 Afghan Provinces This Weekend

The Taliban’s Ministry of Water and Energy has issued a warning about the potential for flooding in 12 provinces of Afghanistan, including Herat, Kandahar, Balkh, and Helmand, on the 23rd and 24th of Qaws. This alert comes in response to relatively heavy rainfall in the river basins of Herirud, Murghab, Helmand, and northern regions. Residents are advised to avoid approaching rivers during this period.[[–MAT-READ-MORE–]]

Serious Risks in the River Basins of Herirud, Helmand, and the North

The Taliban’s Ministry of Water and Energy has formally announced through its X platform a warning regarding potential flooding due to heavy rains expected over the weekend.

Provinces and Areas at Risk

According to the announcement, flooding is likely in the provinces of Herat, Ghor, Badghis, Samangan, Balkh, Jawzjan, Helmand, Urozgan, Zabul, Kandahar, Sar-e Pol, and Faryab on the 23rd and 24th of Qaws, following relatively heavy rainfall. Flooding may also occur in the river basins of Herirud, Murghab, Helmand, and other northern areas.

Public Safety Recommendations

In its announcement, the Ministry has urged people living near these rivers to adhere to safety precautions. The ministry emphasized that if water levels rise, residents should stay away from the rivers and that those living in upstream areas should inform downstream communities of the potential risks of flooding.