At least 61 people have died and 116 were injured this week after torrential rains triggered devastating floods across Afghanistan, government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed Saturday via social media platform X. The disaster has left four people missing and displaced thousands more.
🚨 Key impacts: – Southern and western provinces hardest hit – 2,448 homes destroyed or damaged – 26,841 acres of farmland washed away – 25 of 34 provinces affected
With more heavy rain forecasted this week, Afghanistan's meteorological department warns of increased flood risks – especially in remote mountainous regions already struggling with damaged infrastructure. Humanitarian groups are racing to deliver emergency supplies as displaced families shelter in temporary camps.
This disaster highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to extreme weather events, which scientists warn are intensifying due to climate change. The UN estimates over 20 million people in the country currently need humanitarian assistance.
