Afghanistan’s UN Representative Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Aid Amidst Devastating Floods

The Acting Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims affected by the devastating floods in Nuristan province, calling for an urgent increase in international humanitarian aid for those impacted. This appeal comes as search operations continue in the central region of the province, where dozens are reported deceased, injured, or missing…

Formal Call for Expanding Relief Operations

In light of the significant human and financial losses caused by the recent floods in Nuristan, Nasir Ahmad Faique, the Acting Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, urged UN agencies and international humanitarian organizations to urgently expand their life-saving assistance to the affected areas. This follows a UN call for urgent humanitarian aid.

Condolences for Victims and Gratitude for Rescue Efforts

In a released statement, the representative extended profound condolences to the grieving families and victims of this tragic event and expressed appreciation for the swift and round-the-clock efforts of humanitarian organizations in assessing immediate needs and providing urgent responses. He emphasized that the situation in flood-hit areas requires collaborative and broader efforts from the global community to prevent a larger humanitarian disaster.

Parun; The Epicenter of Destruction and Loss

Field reports indicate that the highest levels of destruction, loss of life, and financial damages have been recorded in the city of Parun, the capital of Nuristan province. Confirmed statistics reveal that at least twenty-three individuals have died, with eighty others injured, while the fate of nearly a hundred residents remains uncertain as search efforts for the missing continue. A report stated that the devastating flood in Nuristan has claimed 20 lives and left over 100 missing.

Ongoing Search Operations and Assessment of Immediate Needs

As rescue operations and the effort to free survivors from the rubble continue with the assistance of local forces and aid teams, UN humanitarian agencies have begun identifying urgent needs such as adequate food, temporary shelter, medical supplies, and health services to ensure that aid reaches the affected families directly. Recent reports highlighted how these devastating floods have claimed lives and displaced families in Eastern Afghanistan.