At least nine individuals lost their lives, and nine others sustained injuries in Eastern Afghanistan due to the collapse of house roofs following heavy rains and floods. The incidents occurred in Nangarhar and Maidan Wardak provinces, with six fatalities reported in Nangarhar’s Pachiragam, Khogyani, and Spin Ghar districts. Additionally, seven individuals, including children, were injured in these incidents, as per local reports from Afghanistan’s leading news agency Khaama Press.
In Maidan Wardak, a woman and two children were killed in Jaghato district after a house roof collapsed during heavy rainfall, as confirmed by Taliban police spokesman Mohammad Yousuf Israr. Two individuals were also injured in the same tragic event. The recent casualties are part of the widespread devastation caused by floods affecting various provinces of Afghanistan, impacting roads, farmlands, and residential areas over the past ten days.
The toll from rain-related incidents and floods in Afghanistan continues to rise, with disaster officials reporting 99 fatalities and 154 injuries. Thousands of families have been displaced, losing homes, crops, and access to essential services due to the severe weather conditions. Aid groups and meteorological authorities are warning of more rain in the forecast for several parts of Afghanistan, heightening the risks of flash floods, landslides, and structural collapses.
The vulnerability of rural Afghan homes, constructed from mud and other fragile materials, to collapse during prolonged rains is a significant concern. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme highlighted that over 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, underlining the urgent need for disaster-resilient infrastructure. Efforts are underway, in collaboration with the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan, to enhance the community’s resilience to future calamities.
