SOCIETY — April 9, 2026
Death Toll from Floods and Rains Rises to 157, Taliban Disaster Agency Reports
The Taliban's Natural Disaster Preparedness Department says floods and heavy rains have killed 157 people, injured 229 and left nine missing in Afghanistan since early Hamal, with major damage to homes, roads and farmland. Nine more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
KABUL — The Taliban's Natural Disaster Preparedness Department reported that at least 157 people have died, 229 have been injured and nine are missing due to floods, heavy rains, landslides and house collapses since the 6th of Hamal this solar year.
Spokesperson Mohammad Yusuf Hamad provided the figures, noting extensive damage from the disasters. A total of 8,526 residential houses have been completely or partially destroyed, along with 372 kilometers of roads, 1,700 jeribs of agricultural land and 218 saplings.
Hamad specified that 80 residential houses were completely destroyed and 626 partially damaged since the start of the period, in addition to 6 kilometers of roads.
In the past 24 hours alone, the department recorded nine deaths, 13 injuries and one missing person from floods, rains, snowfall and house collapses.
The agency urged citizens to avoid flood-prone areas during rainy weather to prevent further casualties.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Amu TV, Khaama Press) corroborate the on-record statement from named Taliban Natural Disaster Preparedness Department spokesperson Mohammad Yusuf Hamad on flood casualties and damage.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
At least 157 people have been killed and 229 injured, with nine others missing, after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding and rain-related accidents across Afghanistan over the past two weeks, the country's National Disaster Management Authority said on Thursday.
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