Extreme weather phenomena: a world tour of damage

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Extreme weather events are causing devastation in several regions of the world. From Afghanistan to Germany, via Russia and India, the consequences are dramatic.

In Afghanistan, flash floods caused by heavy rains have left at least 50 people dead, with dozens more missing. Abdul Wahid Hamas, spokesperson for the governor of Ghor, said: "Thousands of houses and hectares of agricultural land have been destroyed, particularly in the provincial capital, Feroz Koh." The Taliban government is calling on donors and humanitarian organizations to support the victims of this disaster.

In Germany, heavy rains caused flooding in the southwest of the country. In Lebach, the level of the River Theel rose considerably, requiring the evacuation of residents. A fire service spokesperson said: "We distributed sandbags and used boats to protect homes." Despite these efforts, downtown Lebach remains closed and rain continues to fall, making the situation worse.

Russia is not spared, with serious flooding in the Omsk region. River levels continue to rise, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 people. Rescue workers have built dikes and are pumping water to protect the affected areas. Galimzhan Taushev, a resident of Omsk, testified: “We are doing our best to save what we can, but the situation is desperate.”

In India, extreme temperatures hit the northwest. In New Delhi, the heat reached 47 degrees Celsius, putting the city on weather alert. Authorities recommend staying indoors and drinking plenty of water. Soma Sen Roy, a scientist at the Indian Meteorological Department, explained: "The heatwave is expected to last for several more days. We encourage people to take all necessary precautions."