At least 148 people have died in Afghanistan's devastating floods since late March 2026, with 15 new fatalities reported this week alone. The National Disaster Management Authority warns the death toll could rise as rescue teams search for hundreds still missing. 💔
🚨 Crisis Update
Torrential rains have turned streets into rivers across multiple provinces, destroying over 3,000 homes and washing away vital farmland. CGTN's Zmaryalai Abasin reports from Logar Province where survivors are using shovels to dig through mudslides for buried possessions.
🏘️ Hidden Toll
Beyond the immediate deaths, the disaster threatens long-term food security with 60% of seasonal crops destroyed. 'We lost our wheat harvest and livestock – now we have nothing,' one farmer told CGTN through tears. Humanitarian groups warn this could become Afghanistan's worst climate disaster in a decade.
🌍 Global Context
While flood season typically begins in April, this year's early and intense rainfall aligns with climate change patterns observed across South Asia. Scientists warn such extreme weather events will become more frequent without coordinated global action. 📈
