Emergency Alert:
Flash Floods Hit Nuristan, Afghanistan
Heavy monsoon rains have caused sudden, destructive floods in Parun, the main city of Nuristan in eastern Afghanistan.
At least 23 lives have been tragically lost, 15 people are injured, and more than 100 individuals remain missing under mud and fallen structures.
Whole neighborhoods, markets, and local roads near the river have been washed away, and with damage to the water-supply network, approximately 1,000 families are now left without access to safe drinking water. Emergency teams are working fast to find survivors and deliver urgent relief.
The Scale Of Destruction
The steep mountains and heavy rainwater have broken key local services in Parun and nearby villages:
Impact on People
23 casualties reported. 100+ missing
No Safe Water
approx. 1,000 families impacted
Homes & Shops Lost
67 homes destroyed 5 markets, 70 local shops ruined
Damaged Infrastructure
4 bridges washed away
Loss of Crops
10 hectares of farmland destroyed
What Families Need Right Now
Because Nuristan is high in the mountains, getting help to the area is hard. Local relief teams are focusing on four key areas:
Shelter & Warm Blankets
Emergency tents and basic survival gear
Clean Water & Hygiene
Water cleaning kits and soap
Doctors & First Aid
Mobile health clinics providing fast medical care, medicine, and food
Food Supplies
Daily food packs for families
How You Can Help Flood Survivors Today
Our teams are currently assessing the situation in Nuristan to get help where it is needed most. Every second counts.
Please give today to protect families in need.