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Afghanistan Floods Kill 77, Injure 100+ in Devastating Spring Rains

Devastating floods across multiple Afghan provinces have resulted in at least 77 deaths and over 100 injuries since late March. The disaster has destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged thousands of acres of vital agricultural land. Rescue efforts have been hampered by blocked roads and disrupted transport links in remote regions. This follows a pattern of destructive seasonal flooding that has repeatedly caused severe loss of life and livelihood in the country.

Key Points: Afghanistan Floods: 77 Dead, Over 100 Injured Since March

  • 77 fatalities since March 26
  • Over 100 people injured
  • 3,400+ houses damaged
  • Farmland and livestock devastated
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77 killed, over 100 injured in Afghanistan floods since March 26: Govt officials

Recent floods in Afghanistan have killed 77 people, injured 137, and destroyed thousands of homes and farmland, officials report.

"floods have caused widespread destruction, leaving hundreds of homes destroyed - National Disaster Preparedness Authority"

Kabul, April 5

At least 77 people were killed, and 137 others were injured in floods that swept across several provinces of Afghanistan between March 26 and April 4, local media reported on Sunday, quoting disaster management officials.

Afghanistan's National Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Management Authority said that floods have caused widespread destruction, leaving hundreds of homes destroyed and damaging thousands of acres of agricultural land, the country's leading news agency, Khaama Press, reported.

According to authorities, four people remain missing and over 3,400 houses were damaged in several parts of Afghanistan, demonstrating the scale of destruction caused by heavy rains.

Officials said roads were blocked and transport links were disrupted in several provinces of Afghanistan, which impacted rescue efforts and restricted access to affected people in remote regions.

Earlier, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said over 3,000 'jeribs' (a traditional unit of land measurement) of farmland were destroyed, and more than 1,000 livestock were killed due to the severe weather conditions, Khaama Press reported.

The latest flooding in Afghanistan follows a similar pattern witnessed in the past several rainy seasons when heavy rainfall repeatedly caused devastation across the country. Hundreds of people were killed, and houses and farmlands were devastated in similar floods in 2024.

On January 22, a National Disaster Management Authority spokesperson said that at least 11 people have been killed and three others injured amid heavy snowfall and rains lashing multiple provinces.

According to the spokesperson, initial reports from provincial authorities indicated that severe weather had affected residents in the provinces of eastern Parwan, Wardak, southern Kandahar, northern Jawzjan, Faryab, and central Bamiyan, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The storms have partially destroyed nine homes and led to the loss of 530 livestock, severely affecting local livelihoods in these agrarian regions, said the spokesperson, adding that the snow accumulation had blocked key roads, prompting urgent clearance operations by authorities to restore connectivity and facilitate aid delivery.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Terrible news. The repeated flooding shows a clear lack of disaster preparedness and infrastructure. Blocked roads stopping rescue efforts is a failure of planning. This is a lesson for all South Asian nations, including India, to invest more in flood management and early warning systems.
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Aman W
Very sad. Climate change is making these extreme weather events more common. We see similar floods in Assam and Bihar every year. The international community needs to step up support for disaster relief in vulnerable countries.
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Sarah B
The human cost is staggering. 77 lives, over 100 injured, and thousands of homes damaged. The focus should be on getting aid to the affected people quickly. Hope the roads are cleared soon so help can reach the remote areas.
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Vikram M
A respectful criticism: While the article reports the numbers, it lacks depth on the ground reality. What about the stories of the survivors? How are local communities coping? More on-the-ground reporting is needed to understand the full impact beyond statistics.
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Kavya N
This is so tragic. Losing your home and your farmland in one go... it's a complete wipeout for so many families. The mention of 'jeribs' as a land measurement is interesting – shows the local context. Hope the affected regions recover soon.

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