SOCIETY — April 6, 2026
Afghanistan Flood Death Toll Rises to 99, Officials Say
Floods across more than 20 provinces in Afghanistan have killed at least 99 people and injured 154 others, affecting 6,000 families and destroying thousands of homes and farmland, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The death toll rose by 13 in the past 24 hours amid predictions of more rain.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Floods across more than 20 provinces in Afghanistan have killed at least 99 people and injured 154 others, the National Disaster Management Authority announced.
NDMA spokesman Mohammad Yousuf Hammad said 13 people were killed and 13 wounded in the past 24 hours, contributing to the updated totals.
The disaster has impacted about 6,000 families. More than 3,400 homes have been fully or partially destroyed, around 11,700 jeribs of agricultural land have been wiped out, and 337 kilometers of roads have sustained damage.
Forecasts indicate further rainfall in affected areas.
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The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Afghanistan has climbed to 99 people, with at least 154 injured
The death toll from heavy rainfall-triggered flooding across Afghanistan has risen to at least 99, with 154 others injured over the past nine days, a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority said on Sunday.
The death toll from recent floods in Afghanistan has risen to 99, with at least 154 people injured
The death toll from recent floods in Afghanistan has risen to 99, with at least 154 people injured
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