SOCIETY — April 3, 2026

Heavy Rains and Floods Damage Villages, Homes and Infrastructure in Afghanistan's Laghman Province

Heavy rains and floods in Laghman province have caused widespread damage to villages near rivers and dams, destroying homes, farmlands, infrastructure and livestock while displacing some families. Laghman provincial officials are requesting emergency aid and damage assessments.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio2 min read

Heavy Rains and Floods Damage Villages, Homes and Infrastructure in Afghanistan's Laghman Province
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Heavy rains and flooding have caused widespread destruction in villages near rivers and dams in Afghanistan's Laghman province, damaging homes, agricultural lands, infrastructure and livestock.

Laghman provincial officials reported heavy financial and human losses in the provincial center and some districts. Numerous residential houses have been partially or completely destroyed, agricultural lands ruined with crops lost, and livestock killed, affecting the rural economy.

Public infrastructure, including roads, bridges and water canals, has sustained damage, disrupting movement and daily life for residents. Some families have been displaced due to the flooding.

Provincial officials have requested emergency aid and damage assessments from relevant agencies and organizations.

Read the original reporting at Omid Radio

Reliability assessment

Single source with attribution to unnamed 'Laghman provincial officials' and vague reports; no named officials, specific numbers, times, or districts; core event of floods unconfirmed by multiple sources.

The source language reads straight.

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