The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) said on X the organization’s deputy president, Nooruddin Turabi and his delegation, met on Monday with the heads of 17 humanitarian and charitable organizations in Istanbul, Turkey.

These 17 charitable institutions, which work under the umbrella of a union, were provided with comprehensive information regarding the economic situation and problems of Afghans by Turabi.

“Besides appreciating the humanitarian activities of these organizations, I requested them to boost their assistance with the vulnerable and affected citizens by recent floods in Afghanistan,” the organization said in its post on X.

According to ARCS during this meeting union officials assured Turabi of their support.

On 10 and 11 May, heavy rainfall and flash floods struck northeastern Afghanistan, affecting 21 districts across Badakhshan (5), Baghlan (10), and Takhar (6) provinces.

To date, reports suggest that 347 people are confirmed killed and 1,651 injured.

UNICEF reported this week that approximately 7,800 homes were either destroyed or damaged, leaving over 5,000 families displaced.

In addition to damaged or destroyed roads, bridges, health facilities and public schools, agricultural land and livestock were also lost.

Between 16 and 17 May 2024, Ghor province experienced heavy rains and flash floods that affected 10 districts, with Murghab being the most affected. Reports suggest that 40 people were killed, including 10 children; 20 people are missing and 49 are injured.

Preliminary reports indicate that over 410 families’ homes were destroyed or partially damaged, 27 health and nutrition facilities were destroyed or partially damaged, and 62 schools severely damaged.

On 17 May, Faryab province was also affected by flash flooding impacting 9 districts. Preliminary reports suggest that 62 people were killed and 18 people were injured. In addition, 1,890 houses were damaged or destroyed, and three health facilities and 23 schools were impacted.