Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. According to FEWS NET[1], June was marked by below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures across the country. By the end of May, the significant decline in soil moisture had already negatively affected the yield and productivity of rainfed wheat. Additionally, as of June 30, 2025, widespread and extensive below-average snow water equivalent (SWE) levels were observed across Afghanistan, underscoring the severity of the situation.The current monsoon season has started earlier than usual, beginning in May instead of the typical June or July, and is more intense than in recent years. Forecasts indicate above-average rainfall in many regions, driven by monsoon circulation and other climatic factors. This increased precipitation may help alleviate drought conditions in some areas and contribute to the replenishment of aquifers, which is particularly important for drought-prone regions, but can also increase flood risks.Looking ahead, deteriorating rangeland conditions pose significant and potentially severe challenges for livestock. Forecasts of continued below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures raise serious concerns about fodder availability during the late summer months, which could severely affect the livestock sector between July and September.Affected Regions:As of the end of June 2025, the most severely affected areas include the provinces of Badghis and Ghor (western region), Faryab, Sar-E-Pul, Samangan (northern region), Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan (northeastern region), and Daykundi, Bamyan (Central Highlands region), Parwan and Kabul (Capital region). Western Hirat is returning to normal conditions for this time of the year.[1] FEWS NET, Afghanistan Agroclimate Monitoring Report 2024/2025 Season, June 2025.