Heavy rains and flooding have caused severe damage in Afghanistan, destroying homes and farmland across several provinces, officials say. The scale of destruction has raised concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions.
The National Disaster Management Authority reports that 131 houses have been destroyed and 650 others partially damaged. More than 3,000 hectares of agricultural land have also been affected, dealing a major blow to livelihoods.
Authorities say the situation has been compounded by an earthquake reported in multiple provinces. The spokesperson, Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, said nine people were killed in Kabul, Panjshir, Logar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan. Four people were injured, while five houses were destroyed and 33 others partially damaged.
Residents describe significant losses as floodwaters entered homes and swept away belongings. Abdul Razaq said his family had been forced to take shelter outside. “We have set up a small shelter for our children outside, but it is not suitable. Water has entered our home,” he said.
Another resident, Agha Jan, called for urgent government action. “We ask the government to provide immediate assistance and create proper water channels,” he said.
Khan Zaman described damage to key infrastructure. “The water has washed away a large well and entered livestock shelters. Water channels are blocked, and everything has flowed into residential homes,” he said.
Continuous rainfall is increasing pressure on affected communities. Many families remain without proper shelter, raising fears of further Afghanistan flood damage as water levels remain high in several areas.
Officials say emergency aid has been delivered to some affected communities, and rescue teams have saved many individuals in different provinces. Response efforts are ongoing as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the Afghanistan flood damage
