Afghan Ministries Warn of Heavy Rain and Flash Floods

The Ministry of Water and Energy and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation have issued warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and strong winds across numerous Afghan provinces from May 10 to May 11, 2026.

The Ministry of Water and Energy forecast heavy rainfall and rising river levels specifically within the northern, Kabul, and Panj-Amu river basins. The ministry identified several provinces at risk of flooding, including Balkh, Samangan, Logar, Maidan Wardak, Kabul, Panjshir, Kapisa, Parwan, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Nuristan, Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, and Baghlan.

Simultaneously, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation warned of thunderstorms and flash floods across a broad list of provinces. In addition to the areas mentioned by the Ministry of Water and Energy, this ministry included Paktia, Khost, Bamyan, Daikundi, Ghor, Herat, Badghis, Sar-e-Pul, Faryab, and Jawzjan.

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation expects rainfall levels to range between 10 and 30 millimeters. Furthermore, the ministry warned that wind speeds could reach between 50 and 90 kilometers per hour in various regions. These warnings are intended to alert residents and authorities in the affected provinces to the potential risks associated with the incoming weather systems.