Ngwabije Kasi, the governor of Congo’s Teo province, reported a grim rise in fatalities from recent floods, with the toll now standing at four hundred one. The confirmation came through Reuters, underscoring the severity of extreme weather events in the region and the immediate need for humanitarian response. Across the border, floods damaged two villages in eastern Congo last week, disrupting livelihoods and forcing residents to evacuate to higher ground or makeshift shelters. Local authorities have urged communities to remain vigilant as river levels fluctuate with ongoing rainfall, and rescue teams continue to assess the damage and deliver essential aid.
In Afghanistan, Hasibullah Sheikhani, spokesman for the Ministry of Disaster Management, provided an update on a rash of natural disasters that has affected broad swaths of the country. The official reported nine fatalities and dozens of injuries as part of a series of events that stretched across the nation, highlighting the persistent vulnerability of communities to natural hazards. The ministry’s latest briefing noted that 23 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces were impacted, illustrating how widespread the impact has been on housing, infrastructure, and daily life.
According to the ministry, approximately 1,700 homes were completely or partially destroyed as a result of wind, floods, and tremors. In response, humanitarian organizations and international partners stepped in to assist, with about 53,000 families receiving aid in the last month. The data reflect coordinated relief efforts that include shelter, food, medical care, and basic supplies aimed at stabilizing communities during and after emergencies.
Earlier reports described a tremor whose epicenter was identified as 48 kilometers southwest of Ishkashim, a town with a population exceeding twelve thousand. Seismic activity from that event reverberated beyond Afghanistan, with echoes felt in neighboring regions of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The broader impact of the earthquake emphasized the need for cross-border disaster preparedness and regional cooperation to mitigate future shocks and accelerate rapid response when such emergencies arise.