Nooristan Flood Emergency Appeal by STEP

Nooristan has been devastated by massive floods. It needs your urgent assistance. 

The death toll from the recent flooding in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nooristan has risen to at least 120, with dozens of people still missing. Rescue operations are still underway, days after heavy rains overwhelmed Kamdesh district in the remote, province. Around 200 houses were completely destroyed or washed away, suggesting there are likely many more people still missing.

The floods swept through a narrow ravine late on 28 July, wiping out much of the village of Miardish in Kamdesh district. The damage has not only taken dozens of lives but also destroyed livelihoods. Initial assessments also showed nearly 30 business premises and 7 bridges were destroyed, as well as water and electricity infrastructure. Over 360 hectares of agricultural land and 3,200 fruit trees were also destroyed. At least 3 mosques were also destroyed.

Society to Empower People (STEP)'s own field team is assessing the situation and is ready to deliver essential aid directly to the affected area and victims of the devastating floods. Please donate generously to this urgently needed cause.

You can donate by:

• Venmo: @Step-Society
• Zelle: [email redacted]
• PayPal: [email redacted]