In Southern Afghanistan, April rainfall has surged, ranking among the top three wettest Aprils in the last four decades, according to a report released by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) on Monday.
Although the rainfall has been beneficial for crops in the northern, northeastern, and western regions, it has caused flooding, impacting approximately 10,000 acres of agricultural land, notably in the eastern and southeastern areas of the country, the report highlighted.
Pasture conditions across Afghanistan have generally improved due to the recent precipitation, except for the central highlands where temperatures remain low, as outlined in the report.
With the conclusion of the precipitation season, the report anticipates an enhancement in household access to food and income as the harvest commences and agricultural labor opportunities arise.
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