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At least 97 people have died and 331 have been injured, while more than 12,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed.
FAO assessed current conditions and prospects using climate forecasts, remote-sensing data and consultations with farming communities across all 34 provinces.
Firefighters, military personnel and emergency responders have been deployed across the affected regions, while thousands of residents remain displaced.
The officials said the visit underscores the United Nations' commitment to supporting long-term recovery and helping displaced families rebuild their lives.
Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said the government has developed broad and practical plans aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change.
Speakers also urged developed nations to expand support for vulnerable countries dealing with climate change, rapid urbanization and housing shortages.
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Provinces in the north, northeast, and parts of central Afghanistan have been among the hardest hit, with entire villages affected by sudden surges of water.
Further casualties were reported in Khogyani district, where one person was killed and two others injured.
The warning comes as Afghan authorities report significant losses caused by recent heavy rainfall and natural disasters across the country.
Speaking at the event, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada emphasized the need for equitable water distribution between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations.
In 2025, more than 2.61 million Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan, stretching limited services, livelihoods, and housing.
IOM said the figures highlight the scale of growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan, particularly as natural disasters become more frequent and intense due to climate change.
The U.S. conditions also bar spending on climate change-related projects, which Lewin said are not life-saving and do not align with U.S. priorities.
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Afghanistan, which absorbs around 60% of Pakistan’s citrus exports, has remained closed to trade since mid-October.
Speaking at the Fifth Coordination Meeting between sectoral ministries and UN agencies, he said political considerations continue to hinder effective humanitarian support for the Afghan people.
IEA officials say Afghanistan’s inability to pay its UN dues stems from the lack of formal recognition of the current government, making direct payments to the...