return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan, it is not currently known if a project of this scale is feasible. Measures that could reduce the likelihood or severity of flooding include limiting land expansion for agriculture and introducing more localized, targeted water management infrastructure. Measures that could reduce the impact of flooding include rebuilding properties outside of the flood risk areas and improving infrastructure. Weak governance in Afghanistan is one factor why these urban planning initiatives may continue to be neglected. Flood prevention measures are not currently mentioned on the 'Programs and Projects' section of the Charikar Municipality website, which does reference commercial development and road infrastructure projects. See also 2013 Pakistan–Afghanistan floods Floods in Afghanistan List of deadliest floods List of flash floods List of natural disasters by death toll References Afghanistan flood Flood Floods in Afghanistan Afghanistan flood Parwan Province