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Severe Weather in Afghanistan Claims 110 Lives, Destroys Homes

4/7/2026

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At least 110 people died and 160 were injured in Afghanistan due to extreme weather over the past 12 days, per Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority.
The storms affected all 34 provinces, with 958 homes destroyed, 4,155 damaged, and more than 325 kilometers of roads disrupted.
Authorities warn of continued heavy rain and potential flash floods, underscoring Afghanistan's climate-change vulnerability and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance.

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At least 110 people died and 160 were injured in Afghanistan due to extreme weather over the past 12 days, per Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority.
The storms affected all 34 provinces, with 958 homes destroyed, 4,155 damaged, and more than 325 kilometers of roads disrupted.
Authorities warn of continued heavy rain and potential flash floods, underscoring Afghanistan's climate-change vulnerability and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance.