 The population is 277,000 (2002) with an ethnic composition of 60% Pashtun, 5% Tajik and 20% Uzbek 10 Turkmen and minority Arab Aimaq.Between 24 April and 7 May 2014, flash flooding from heavy rainfall resulted in the destruction of public facilities, roads, and agricultural land.Assessment findings reported 319 families in total were affected, six people died, 517 livestock were killed, 350 gardens were damaged/destroyed, and 524 jeribs of agricultural land was damaged/destroyed in Kata Qala, Nadir Abad, Nawe Khoshk, and Chakab.