• Floods and other natural disasters kill 301, injure 385 in Afghanistan over 10 weeks

    ByReet Kaur

    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 devastated approximately 10 522 ha (26 000 acres) of farmland and 1 631 ha (4 030 acres) of orchards.

  • Widespread flooding leaves at least 148 dead across Afghanistan

    ByTeo Blašković

    Widespread flooding across Afghanistan has left at least 148 people dead as of April 8, 2026, following nearly two weeks of persistent storms, flash floods, and landslides. The event, which began in late March, has affected most of the country’s provinces, destroying more than 1 100 homes, damaging thousands more, and impacting over 6 000 families.

  • Flash floods kill 17 and destroy 1 800 homes across Afghanistan

    ByRishav Kothari

    Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and snowmelt have killed at least 17 people and left 11 injured across Afghanistan since January 1, 2026. Over 1 800 homes and structures were destroyed in Herat, Badghis, and Faryab provinces, with authorities warning of continuing risk as moderate rainfall persists in western regions.