Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.afghanistantimes.af/ed-heavy-rains-floods-made-miserable-lives/Heavy torrential rains across Afghanistan has badly affected already war stricken, terror and violence civilians. Preliminary reports reveal that scores of people were injured and around one dozen killed only in Kandahar province. Similar are reports from Central Ghor, Farah, Helmand and Bamiyan provinces.Sun, 03 Mar 2019 16:23:00 +0100afghanistantimes-8fa409bfef9ea5b6f940a432eb4f0c55afghanistantimesen31.61088 65.700272NaturalDisastersICRCAfghan governmentICRC20190303162300https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/hindu-kush-himalaya-region-is-hotspot-for-climate-change/20190204.htmexternal link. David Molden , who heads the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, explains to M I Khan -- in a recent conversation in Kathmandu -- the seriousness of the threat of global warming-induced environmental changes in the climate-vulnerable the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and how to face it.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:18:00 +0100rediff-b6ec54ce16c7ade81f9615f6e8a91b19rediffen28.39431 70.463737EcologyAgricultureEnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastersDavid Molden20190204201800https://www.rediff.com/news/interview/hindu-kush-himalaya-region-is-hotspot-for-climate-change/20190204.htmOver a billion people living in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, including some parts of India, confront the threat of climate change's impact. The Guardian newspaper reported on Monday, February 4, 2019, that 'at least a third of the huge ice fields in Asia's towering mountain chain are doomed to....Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:47:00 +0100rediff-3d846a52a1043ac3e05073dd82c069adrediffen28.5687 77.2168EcologyAgricultureEnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastersDavid MoldenThe Guardian20190204154700http://www.afghanistantimes.af/us-assists-flood-affected-afghans/AT News Report. KABUL: In response to severe flooding affecting nine provinces in Afghanistan, the United States through USAID is working with partners to provide life-saving aid to people affected by the flooding, the US embassy in Kabul said Wednesday in a statement.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:30:00 +0100afghanistantimes-10aab2d1d95346f51ba2b4fd7a266aaaafghanistantimesen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersConflictMaidan WardakAhmad Khan20190306183000https://ec.europa.eu/echo/aggregator_enSevere weather, including tornadoes and strong winds, affected southeastern USA over 3-4 March, causing casualties and widespread damage. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm Prediction Center (NOAA-SPC), 50 tornadoes were reported in 24 hours on 3 March across....Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:34:00 +0100EC-f0371e097dc17124fcc84d55a248e1ecECen18.408384 -65.981091NaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidUNbodiesRed CrossStorm Prediction CenterEmergencyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationSPCForest ServiceKenya Wildlife ServiceNational Weather ServiceEl NiñoKenya Defence Forces20190307043400http://www.afghanistantimes.af/ed-heavy-rains-floods-made-miserable-lives-2/Heavy torrential rains across Afghanistan has badly affected already war stricken, terror and violence civilians. Preliminary reports reveal that scores of people were injured and around one dozen killed only in Kandahar province. Similar are reports from Central Ghaur and Bameyan provinces.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:06:00 +0100afghanistantimes-5106e6e9b52a0159b153fdfc828f6011afghanistantimesen31.61088 65.700272ICRCNaturalDisastersAfghan governmentICRC20190308180600http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-03/12/c_137889103.htmKABUL, March 12 (Xinhua) -- More than 10,000 households have been displaced following the latest heavy floods in Afghanistan's southern and western provinces, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Tuesday. Around 4,698 households or more than 33,000 people....Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:49:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-510bbbad19a496cf6147a28ed84136daxinhuanet_enen31.61088 65.700272MARS-STATAgricultureUNbodiesNaturalDisastersAfghan governmentRed CrescentRed Crescent SocietyUN Office20190312124900https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-drought-and-flash-floods-emergency-appeal-n-mdraf005This Emergency Appeal seeks 7 million Swiss francs to enable the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) in delivering assistance and support up to 650,000 people (approximately 92,466 households) affected by flood and drought for twelve months.Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:42:00 +0100reliefWeb-793c7423c35606267153f9aaf1b11e9ereliefWeben31.61088 65.700272ICRCMigrationClimateChangeCrisisResponseReferenceMaterialsNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidEnvironmentUNbodiesCivilProtectionIOMRed CrescentNational Disaster Management AuthorityICRCHumanitarian Response PlanOXFAMEmergencyRed Crescent SocietyEl NinoWFPCEARed CrossEarly WarningFAOUNICEFWHOInternational FederationSave the Children20190317144200https://www.irinnews.org/news/2019/03/18/afghans-battle-flood-aftermathBesieged by months of drought and long-term conflict, rural communities in large swathes of Afghanistan are facing yet another emergency: widespread flooding that will leave some rebuilding their lives for years. Sudden heavy rainfall this month triggered flash floods that swept away thousands of homes and killed dozens in nine Afghan provinces.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:13:00 +0100irinnews-73ae69bca03856f94a63ded6dc876cefirinnewsen34.5309 69.136757UNbodiesNaturalDisastersRed CrossRed CrescentInternational FederationEl Niño20190318181300https://www.irishsun.com/news/260012513/afghans-battle-with-flood-aftermathBesieged by months of drought and long-term conflict, rural communities in large swathes of Afghanistan are facing yet another emergency: widespread flooding that will leave some rebuilding their lives for years. Sudden heavy rainfall this month triggered flash floods that swept away thousands of homes and killed dozens in nine Afghan provinces.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:53:00 +0100irishsun-ac5956949af330d6af5ae8ef104121fbirishsunen34.5309 69.136757AgricultureFoodSecurityFoodAidUNbodiesNaturalDisastersConflictRed CrossRed CrescentInternational FederationStefanie Glinski20190318215300http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-1733_en.htm€2 million will assist the most vulnerable families affected by devastating floods in early March which continue to affect large parts of the country. In Afghanistan civilians continue to face the consequences of decades-long conflict and natural disasters. Our new funding will help get emergency assistance to those most in need.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:15:00 +0100europa-pressReleases-a475d50eb01fc35706415a1a5e3ea6fceuropa-pressReleasesen34.5309 69.136757ChristosStylianidesMigrationConflictNaturalDisastersAsylumHumanitarianAidCrisisResponseEducationFilterEUCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesInternational Humanitarian Law20190320131500https://www.europa-nu.nl/id/vkwyiya0fbye/nieuws/afghanistan_eu_releases_27_million_in?ctx=vg9piqcfmzzz&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzwToday, the European Commission has announced €27 million in humanitarian assistance for people in need in Afghanistan. €2 million will assist the most vulnerable families affected by devastating floods in early March which continue to affect large parts of the country.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:09:00 +0100europa-nu-91f3d099737978a7146e6e679ba7d6eaeuropa-nuen34.5309 69.136757ConflictNaturalDisastersECnewsMigrationCrisisResponseAsylumHumanitarianAidEducationFilterEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementInternational Humanitarian Law20190320140900https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-eu-releases-27-million-humanitarian-assistanceBrussels, 20 March 2019. Today, the European Commission has announced €27 million in humanitarian assistance for people in need in Afghanistan. €2 million will assist the most vulnerable families affected by devastating floods in early March which continue to affect large parts of the country.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:22:00 +0100reliefWeb-cea8076f972ce04701eeef669c2aa633reliefWeben34.5309 69.136757ConflictNaturalDisastersECnewsChristosStylianidesMigrationCrisisResponseAsylumHumanitarianAidEducationFilterEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesInternational Humanitarian Law20190320142200https://www.europesun.com/news/260038929/eu-releases-27-million-in-humanitarian-assistance-for-afghanistanBrussels, 20 March 2019. Today, the European Commission has announced 27 million in humanitarian assistance for people in need in Afghanistan. 2 million will assist the most vulnerable families affected by devastating floods in early March which continue to affect large parts of the country.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:51:00 +0100europesun-7be6a3bd856f666c1f755292bfffbe74europesunen34.5309 69.136757MigrationECnewsAsylumConflictCrisisResponseChristosStylianidesNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidEducationFilterEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesInternational Humanitarian Law20190320155100https://ec.europa.eu/echo/news/eu-provides-27-million-humanitarian-aid-afghanistan_enToday, the European Commission has announced €27 million in humanitarian assistance for people in need in Afghanistan. €2 million will assist the most vulnerable families affected by devastating floods in early March which continue to affect large parts of the country.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:12:00 +0100EC-5d174d5fc4d16c575e97a1f06d5c6141ECen34.5309 69.136757MigrationHumanitarianAidConflictAsylumCrisisResponseChristosStylianidesNaturalDisastersECnewsEducationFilterEUEuropean CommissionCrisis ManagementChristos StylianidesInternational Humanitarian Law20190321041200http://www.bakhtarnews.com.af/eng/social/item/37356-afghans-battle-with-flood-aftermath.htmlThursday March 21, 2019. Kabul (BNA) communities in large swathes of Afghanistan are facing yet another emergency: widespread flooding that will leave some rebuilding their lives for years. Sudden heavy rainfall this month triggered flash floods that swept away thousands of homes and killed dozens in nine Afghan provinces.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:16:00 +0100BakhtarNewsAgency-en-c5ddfb093a2d74f02d2b6f65b0e768feBakhtarNewsAgency-enen34.5309 69.136757UNbodiesFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersConflictRed CrossRed CrescentInternational FederationEl Niño20190321111600