Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Devastating floods and landslide strike Afghanistan's Nuristan province
A really bad flood and a landslide happened in a place called Nuristan in Afghanistan.
Lots of people got hurt, and some are still missing.
The worst part was in a town called Parun, where the flood destroyed many homes and shops.
The government is trying to help, but it's hard because the area is very hilly and hard to get to.
This isn't the first time something like this has happened in Afghanistan, and it's making people worried about more bad weather in the future.
At least 20 people killed, 80 injured, and around 100 missing in Nuristan province, Afghanistan.
Parun, the capital of Nuristan, was the worst-hit area with extensive destruction to homes and shops.
Rescue teams deployed to search for missing people and assess the damage.
Rugged terrain and limited road connectivity are complicating rescue efforts.
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, with previous incidents causing significant damage.
- Who
- Residents of Nuristan province, Afghanistan
- What
- Devastating flash floods and a landslide
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Nuristan province, Afghanistan
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered floods and a landslide, causing widespread destruction
Government Response
Local Community Concerns
Rescue and Relief Efforts
Government Response
The Taliban-run National Disaster Management Authority has deployed specialized rescue teams to assess the situation and search for missing people.
Local Community Concerns
Local communities express concerns about the slow pace of rescue operations due to rugged terrain and limited road connectivity.
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- Nuristan province, Afghanistan
- Casualties
- At least 20 dead, 80 injured, around 100 missing
- Worst-hit Area
- Parun, capital of Nuristan province
- Damage
- Extensive destruction to homes, farmland, and shops
- Rescue Teams
- Deployed to assess the situation and search for missing people
- Challenges
- Rugged mountainous terrain and limited road connectivity
- Previous Incidents
- Six people killed and 11 injured in earlier weather-related disasters this year