Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 50 people in western Afghanistan
Associated PressMAY 17 2024
Afghanistan: Flash Floods Kill at Least 120
Above: Afghans navigate flooded roads after heavy snowfall raises water levels in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 14, 2022. Image copyright: Scott Peterson/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
It's no wonder that Afghanistan has recently been hit with a spate of deadly floods. Instead of taking steps to mitigate risks, reactionary Taliban-appointed rulers have sought to normalize natural disasters. These rules have fostered a culture saying deadly events like these are out of their control.
Narrative B
Whether the international community is right or not to impose sanctions on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the world has a moral imperative to help Afghans and support climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in the country. Otherwise, Afghanistan's citizens will remain vulnerable to these tragedies.