Afghanistan is facing another devastating humanitarian disaster after deadly floods swept across large parts of the country, killing hundreds of people, destroying thousands of homes, and leaving entire communities struggling to survive.

According to Afghanistan’s National Disaster Preparedness Authority, at least 285 people have died and another 354 have been injured since the beginning of the current solar year due to various natural disasters, with flooding emerging as one of the deadliest threats.

Thousands of Homes Destroyed

Officials said recent flooding has completely or partially destroyed nearly 9,000 houses across multiple provinces, leaving widespread destruction and severe financial losses behind.

The situation worsened dramatically over the past 48 hours, with floods striking at least 17 provinces and killing another 28 people while injuring 10 more.

Entire villages were reportedly overwhelmed by fast-moving floodwaters following heavy rainfall and hailstorms.

Emergency Response Underway

Authorities say emergency operations are ongoing as local officials attempt to assist affected families with limited available resources.

Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, spokesperson for the disaster authority, said provincial offices had been instructed to urgently distribute aid and support displaced residents.

However, the scale of the disaster continues to strain emergency services across the country.

More Flooding Possible

Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department warned that additional rainfall and flooding remain possible over the coming days.

Forecasters expect continued scattered rain across northern, northeastern, and central parts of the country, increasing fears of new flash floods and landslides in already devastated areas.

Baghlan and Badakhshan Among Hardest Hit

Residents in Baghlan and Badakhshan described severe destruction caused by the floods.

In Baghlan, officials said floodwaters damaged fiber-optic infrastructure, causing telecommunications disruptions across parts of the province.

Local residents reported major losses involving homes, livestock, roads, and agricultural land.

Villagers Lose Livestock and Farmland

Many families living in rural Afghanistan depend heavily on farming and livestock for survival.

Residents said the floods swept away animals, damaged cropland, and destroyed basic infrastructure critical to local communities.

For many affected families, recovery could take months or even years.

Climate Change Concerns Growing

Environmental experts warn that increasingly intense rainfall events linked to climate change are contributing to Afghanistan’s worsening flood disasters.

At the same time, the country faces major infrastructure challenges, including weak drainage systems, poor flood defenses, and limited water management capabilities.

These factors continue to increase the country’s vulnerability to repeated natural disasters.

Humanitarian Challenges Continue

Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to extreme weather disasters, with many communities lacking the resources needed for rapid recovery.

As emergency teams continue rescue and aid operations, authorities fear additional rainfall could trigger new deadly flooding in the coming days.