UNDP builds flood defenses in Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) began constructing flood protection infrastructure in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan following devastating floods earlier in 2024.
The organization announced the project on October 13 to coincide with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Through the PAIDAAR project, UNDP intends to protect homes, farmland, and the livelihoods of people in the region. The UNDP is funding the project with support from the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA).
The organization believes that preparing for disasters and building protective infrastructure will help communities withstand future natural disasters and lessen the damage they cause. The initiative focuses on reducing flood risks, but the article does not detail the specific types of infrastructure being built or the scale of the project.
