30 dead after heavy rain in Afghanistan

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Published 2026-03-30 16.35 

          

          Flooding in Afghanistan's capital Kabul. Archive photo. Photo: Massoud Hossaini/AP/TT

In recent days, at least 28 people have died as a result of flooding after heavy rain in Afghanistan. In addition, almost 50 people have been injured.

Storms and heavy rains have led to severe flooding and landslides in parts of the country, according to Afghan authorities, who fear that the death toll may rise.

According to the authorities, around 1,000 families have so far been affected by the storm - which has destroyed 130 homes and caused extensive material damage to another 500 homes.

Afghanistan is vulnerable to extreme weather, and floods cause several deaths annually. Last January, about ten people died in the country in rain and snow storms.

The latest storm is also having consequences in neighboring Pakistan. So far, 17 people have died and more than 50 people have been injured.