Afghanan floods | At least 17 dead after heavy rains cause flash floods across several regions | World News
Flash floods followed days of rain and snowfall after a long dry spell. (Photo: X/@ani_digital)
At least 17 people have died and 11 others have been injured after flash floods triggered the season’s first heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanan, officials said, as reported the Associated Press (AP). The floods hit several regions and damaged homes, roads and livestock.
What happened
Flash floods followed days of rain and snowfall after a long dry spell. The country’s National Disaster Management Authority said most of the deaths have been recorded since Monday in dricts hit flooding, AP reported
‘Floods damaged infrastructure and livestock’
Mohammad Yousaf Hammad, spokesman for Afghanan’s National Disaster Management Authority, said most casualties had occurred since Monday in dricts affected flooding. He said the bad weather also disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern and western areas, AP said.
Hammad said the floods damaged infrastructure, killed livestock and affected around 1,800 families. He said assessment teams have been sent to the worst-hit areas and surveys are continuing to identify further needs.
Risk of extreme weather remains high
Afghanan faces high risk from extreme weather, including flash floods during seasonal rains. Years of conflict, weak infrastructure, deforestation and the effects of climate change have increased the impact of such disasters, especially in remote areas where many homes are made of mud and offer limited protection.Story continues below this ad
The United Nations and aid agencies said this week that Afghanan is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises in 2026. The UN announced a $1.7bn appeal on Tuesday to support nearly 18 million people in urgent need.
