Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Afghanistan floods kill 17, injure 11
In Afghanistan, heavy rain and snow caused big floods in many places.
These floods killed 17 people and hurt 11 others.
The floods also destroyed many homes, roads, and farms.
Animals also died in the floods.
The government is helping the people affected by the floods.
The United Nations says many people in Afghanistan need help, especially with food and shelter.
They are asking for a lot of money to help these people.
At least 17 people were killed and 11 injured due to flash floods in multiple Afghan provinces.
The floods destroyed or damaged 1,859 homes and 209 km of rural roads.
Approximately 1,200 livestock perished, and 13,941 acres of agricultural land were affected.
Rescue and relief teams are assisting victims and distributing emergency aid.
The UN launched a 1.71 billion USD humanitarian plan for Afghanistan in 2026, aiming to assist 17.5 million people.
- Who
- Residents of multiple provinces in Afghanistan
- What
- Severe flash floods caused by heavy rainfall and snowfall
- When
- Over the past three days (as of Thursday)
- Where
- Multiple provinces in Afghanistan
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and snowfall triggered flash floods
- Fatalities
- 17
- Injuries
- 11
- Affected Provinces
- Multiple
- Homes Damaged
- 1,859
- Roads Washed Away
- 209 km
- Livestock Lost
- 1,200
- Agricultural Land Affected
- 13,941 acres
- Humanitarian Aid Requested
- 1.71 billion USD
- People Needing Assistance in 2026
- 21.9 million
- People Facing Acute Food Insecurity
- 17.4 million
