[2] Afghanistan began experiencing unusual droughts starting in 1995,[3] right after the Taliban emerged.
It remained this way until heavy snow fell in the 2002–03 winter season, after the new Karzai administration took over.
[3] Drought and conflict have created internally displaced populations living in extremely poor conditions.
[5] Inadequate rains and snowfall during 2008 to 2010 caused significant failure of rainfed crops in six provinces: Herat, Jowzjan, Balkh, Badghis, Faryab and Sar-e Pol.
The situation affected the most vulnerable populations and their access to food and water, reducing communities' health and nutrition status.