Droughts and Floods Add to Afghan Woe

(27 Oct 09 - RV) As the conflict continues in the south and east of the country, civilians in the remote areas of west, central and northern Afghanistan continue to combat the ongoing effects of droughts and floods.


Years of severe weather has devastated communities, leaving many families in need.


Scott Braunschweig is the Kabul representative for Catholic Relief Services. He says that Afghans are adopting negative strategies to cope with the conditions.