UN Trust Fund Constructs 155-Meter Flood Protection Wall in Baghlan, Afghanistan

The United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (UN-STFA) has announced the construction of a 155-meter-long protective wall in Baghlan province. This structure has been built to reduce the risk of floodwaters rushing into the area.

According to the fund, the wall protects over a thousand homes and a school from flooding, and also covers approximately 2,500 hectares of agricultural land. The goal of this infrastructure project is to reduce flood-related damages and ensure the safety of local residents.

Flood events cause extensive human and financial losses every year to residents of several provinces in Afghanistan. These floods not only destroy houses and infrastructure but also wipe out agricultural lands, putting the livelihoods of thousands of families at serious risk.