The head of the IEA’s Information and Culture Department in Helmand says that as a result of lightning and heavy rainfall and floods in the districts of Sangin, Musa Qala, and Babaji, 5 people, including women and children, have lost their lives, and 6 others have been injured.
Hafiz Abdulbari Rashid, the head of the Information and Culture Department in Helmand, told the media on Wednesday, February 26, that in the Shahzada area of Sangin district, the roof of a house collapsed due to the flood, killing two children.
According to him, in the Gereshk district of Helmand, a lightning strike hit a house, leaving 6 people injured, further adding that in the Musa Qala district, three more people died as a result of the floods.
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Helmand province experiences heavy rainfall and flooding every year, which causes both human and material losses.
This comes after a previous tragedy in Farah province, where 21 people, including women and children, lost their lives due to flooding.
These tragic events emphasize the vulnerability of communities to natural disasters in Afghanistan, particularly in flood-prone areas. There is an urgent need for improved early warning systems and disaster relief efforts to reduce the loss of life and property.
Both the local government and humanitarian organizations must prioritize disaster preparedness and response to help safeguard affected populations.
The frequent floods in the region highlight the urgent need for better infrastructure and disaster preparedness to mitigate such tragic events. The authorities and aid organizations must work together to support the affected communities and help them recover from these natural disasters.
This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.
