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.
The findings underline the importance of sustained humanitarian engagement to address the evolving needs of communities affected by the conflict.
Dujarric also highlighted a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush region on Sunday, causing additional casualties and damage, including in Kabul and nearby areas.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, announced the establishment of over 400 health centers in remote areas.
Tragically, two people, including a five-year-old child, lost their lives in Daman district as a result of the floodwaters.
The assistance, provided ahead of Eid al-Fitr, is intended to support vulnerable communities while reinforcing ties between the neighboring countries.
WFP said it will also distribute specialized nutrition products for children as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women to help address rising malnutrition.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously criticized UNAMA’s activities, claiming that the mission's reports misrepresent the situation in Afghanistan.
Some of the most intense fighting has been reported around the Torkham Crossing in Nangarhar Province, a key trade and transit route between the two countries.
MRCS National Chairman Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah stressed the importance of allowing humanitarian organizations to operate without obstruction.
Haji Mohammad Ismail, Deputy of the Bayat Foundation, said the program reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.
Japan has remained one of the major donors to Afghanistan’s humanitarian and development efforts.
The Ministry said these measures helped preserve relative economic stability and deliver stronger economic growth compared with the previous year.
Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative, added that nearly 80% of Afghan children affected by malnutrition are under two, making early intervention critical.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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The European Commission noted that the EU and its member states remain the world’s leading humanitarian aid donors.