At least 301 people have been killed and 385 injured by floods and related natural disasters across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, according to figures released by the National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) on June 9, 2026. The disasters affected 18 812 families nationwide, destroyed nearly 2 000 homes, damaged another 7 187, washed away about 580 km (360 miles) of roads, and…
At least 28 people were reported dead while 10 others were injured as floods triggered by severe storms swept across 17 provinces of Afghanistan between May 21 and 23, 2026. Over 100 families were displaced as the flooding and other disasters destroyed homes and farms across the country.
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Severe weather across Afghanistan caused widespread flooding and landslides that left at least 77 people dead and 137 injured over a 10-day period ending April 4, 2026. The storms affected multiple provinces, damaging thousands of homes and washing away key transport routes. Heavy rains also caused fatalities in neighboring Pakistan, where provincial disaster management authorities said 44 people…
Floods, landslides and thunderstorms across multiple provinces in Afghanistan left at least 28 people dead and 49 injured by Monday, March 30, 2026. Afghan authorities said roads, irrigation systems and agricultural land were damaged, with 1 130 families affected.
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