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Flash Floods in Afghanistan Claim 17 Lives, 1,800 Families Affected

1/1/2026

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Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed at least 17 people, including two children from one family.
The floods began on Monday after heavy rain and snow ended a dry spell.
The flooding injured 11 others and affected 1,800 families.
Mohammad Yousaf Hammad of the National Disaster Management Authority said assessment teams are evaluating needs.
Afghanistan's vulnerability to extreme weather stems from decades of conflict, deforestation, poor infrastructure, and climate change.

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Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed at least 17 people, including two children from one family.
The floods began on Monday after heavy rain and snow ended a dry spell.
The flooding injured 11 others and affected 1,800 families.
Mohammad Yousaf Hammad of the National Disaster Management Authority said assessment teams are evaluating needs.
Afghanistan's vulnerability to extreme weather stems from decades of conflict, deforestation, poor infrastructure, and climate change.