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Afghanistan Flash Floods Kill at Least 17 After Heavy Rains and Snowfall

Aid agencies warn weak infrastructure leaves communities exposed to seasonal floods.

Overview

  • At least 17 people were reported dead and 11 injured after days of heavy rain and snowfall triggered flash floods across several regions.
  • Afghanistan’s disaster authority separately reported 12 fatalities, with 274 homes destroyed and 1,558 partially damaged.
  • Officials said around 1,800 families were affected as floods damaged infrastructure and livestock, and assessment teams reached worst-hit districts.
  • The United Nations launched a $1.7 billion appeal this week to support those in urgent need across the country.
  • Aid groups noted that mass deportations, prolonged drought and recent earthquakes are straining communities as continued rainfall still threatens further losses.