Thousands of homes have been swept away and many families, already displaced by drought, have been forced to leave their homes for the second time.
Flash floods are very common after a drought, the land has dried out so severely, and vegetation has been killed off leaving the land so dehydrated limiting water absorption during heavy rainfalls. Heavy snowfall across Afghanistan has cut off many areas and raised fears of further floods in the spring.
Ongoing conflict overlaid with the drought and flooding has made the situation for everyday Afghans even worse. World Vision is working to protect these vulnerable children through child protection, healthcare, education, food security, safe water and sanitation.