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Floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan Claim 45 Lives

3/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

In Afghanistan, floods have caused at least 28 deaths and 49 injuries, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The extreme weather has affected 13 provinces, destroying over 567 homes and damaging roads and agricultural land.
Authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall that worsens Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, including malnutrition amid conflict.
In Pakistan, 17 fatalities were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to similar conditions.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 floods in Pakistan, triggered by unprecedented monsoon rains, resulted in over 1,700 deaths and displaced nearly 20 million people, marking it as one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history. The devastation highlighted Pakistan's vulnerability to extreme weather, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and inadequate disaster preparedness, leading to long-term humanitarian crises and increased malnutrition in affected regions.

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Story summary

In Afghanistan, floods have caused at least 28 deaths and 49 injuries, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The extreme weather has affected 13 provinces, destroying over 567 homes and damaging roads and agricultural land.
Authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall that worsens Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, including malnutrition amid conflict.
In Pakistan, 17 fatalities were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to similar conditions.

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