WHO Issues Urgent Health Guidelines After Deadly Floods in Parun

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued urgent health guidelines following the devastating floods in the eastern provinces of the country, as reports indicate that the recent flooding in the city of Parun, Nuristan, has led to at least 23 fatalities and left dozens missing.

Publication of Health Guidelines for Affected Areas

The WHO office in Afghanistan has released important health recommendations for residents of flood-affected regions in the aftermath of deadly flooding. The organization is urging people to implement all health and safety protocols in their daily lives to prevent the outbreak of contagious and environmental diseases.

Emphasis on Safe Water and Food

Residents in inundated areas have been advised to exercise caution with their drinking water, emphasizing the need to use only clean, safe, and preferably boiled water. The WHO has also stressed that people should avoid consuming any food that has come into contact with floodwaters, store food in sealed containers, and remember to wash hands regularly with soap and water. Additionally, patients are encouraged to drink adequate amounts of clean fluids to prevent dehydration.

The Epicenter of the Crisis in Eastern Provinces

These recommendations follow intense rainfall and sudden flooding in the provinces of Nuristan, Nangarhar, and Laghman. Field reports indicate that the majority of human casualties and financial losses have been recorded in Parun, the capital of Nuristan Province.

Latest Casualty and Missing Person Updates

According to the latest official statistics, the floods in Parun have claimed at least 23 lives and injured nearly 80 others. Search and rescue operations for dozens who remain missing are ongoing, carried out by local residents and rescue teams.