How many people died in Afghanistan's recent severe weather?

Seventeen people died and 26 were injured due to severe flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms in the past 24 hours.

What was the extent of property damage from the Afghan storms?

The severe weather destroyed or partially destroyed 147 homes and wiped out 80 kilometers of roads.

Which areas of Afghanistan were affected by the recent extreme weather?

Thirteen of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, mostly in the western, central, and northwestern parts of the country, were affected.

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Afghanistan Floods Kill 17, Destroy Homes

29 Mar

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Summary

Seventeen people died and 26 were injured due to recent severe weather.
147 homes were destroyed or damaged by flooding and thunderstorms.
Eighty kilometers of roads and agricultural land were also wiped out.

Afghanistan Floods Kill 17, Destroy Homes

Severe weather, including flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms, has caused significant devastation across Afghanistan in the past 24 hours. As of Sunday, March 29, 2026, authorities reported 17 fatalities and 26 injuries. The affected areas span 13 of the country's 34 provinces, primarily in the west, center, and northwest.

Beyond the human toll, the extreme conditions have led to widespread destruction. 147 homes were rendered completely or partially uninhabitable. Essential infrastructure also suffered, with 80 kilometers of roads destroyed. Agricultural land and irrigation canals faced significant damage, impacting food security.