Energy and Water Ministry Issues Warning Over Heavy Rainfall in 12 Provinces

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in 12 provinces across the country, expected between Sunday and Monday. According to a statement from the ministry’s Meteorology Department, the affected provinces include Herat, Ghor, Badghis, Helmand, Uruzgan, Zabul, Kandahar, Samangan, Balkh, Jawzjan, Sar-e Pol, and Faryab. Authorities have urged residents in these areas to exercise caution, particularly near rivers and flood-prone regions, to avoid potential damage or harm.

Experts warn that sudden rainfalls during this season could trigger flash floods and damage agricultural land. In recent years, inadequate protective infrastructure and the absence of effective planning by the Taliban administration have led to severe damage during heavy rains across many provinces. Environmental observers stress that the Taliban-run administration must implement practical measures for natural disaster management to prevent repeated human catastrophes.