Several areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan have faced heavy rain for five consecutive days, causing floods that have claimed at least 45 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Foreign news agencies reported on 30 Mar 2026 that many regions in Afghanistan and Pakistan have experienced continuous heavy rainfall over the past five days, resulting in severe flooding that has so far caused 45 deaths and 74 injuries, with Afghanistan still issuing severe weather warnings.
Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated that most of the fatalities in the war-affected country occurred in central and eastern provinces such as Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daykundi, and Logar. The heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that severely damaged about 130 homes.
"Weather conditions remain 'unstable' in several parts of the country on Monday, with ongoing risks of further rain and flooding in some areas. In total, 1,140 households have been affected," the NDMA said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, reported at least 17 deaths, including 14 children, and 25 injuries after heavy rain caused roofs and walls to collapse on residents.
The United Nations has identified both Pakistan and Afghanistan as among the most vulnerable countries to extreme weather and climate change. Last year's severe monsoon caused nearly 1,000 deaths in Pakistan and heavily damaged crops, livestock, and homes.
A November report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) noted that earthquakes, floods, and droughts destroyed over 8,000 homes in Afghanistan in 2025, placing public services under "extreme strain."
Moreover, Afghanistan faces challenges managing the crisis due to a significant reduction in international aid, which had been the financial backbone of the Afghan government but was drastically cut after the Taliban took power in 2021.
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Source:cna