Weather
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Unstable Weather Expected Across Afghanistan, 23 Provinces on Alert
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorology Department has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden flash floods across 23 provinces of the country. The department said on Saturday, April 18, that weather conditions across large parts of Afghanistan will remain…
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Emergency Aid Reaches 2,300 Flood-Hit Families Across Afghanistan
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has delivered emergency non-food assistance to more than 2,300 families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan, as humanitarian needs continue to rise. According to the agency, the distributed relief packages included essential items such…
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UN: Afghanistan Floods Highlight Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Afghanistan says around 14,000 people across the country have been affected by sudden flooding since the start of 2026. In a statement, the agency stressed that the rising frequency of such disasters…
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Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Forecast Across 17 Provinces in Afghanistan
DID Press: Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has forecast the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flash floods in 17 provinces across Afghanistan. According to the department’s projections, today (Saturday, 22 Hamal), the provinces of Sar-e…
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Deadly Floods and Storms Cause Widespread Destruction Across Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority reported that since March 26, severe weather-related disasters across Afghanistan have killed 157 people, injured hundreds, and caused extensive damage nationwide. According to the latest figures, a series of natural events—including heavy rainfall, flash…
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Floods in Afghanistan Kill 132, Injure 192 Over 12 Days
DID Press: Taliban government authorities reported that heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, and lightning over the past 12 days have claimed at least 132 lives and left 192 others injured. The Taliban Ministry for Disaster Management stated that in the…
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Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Afghanistan
DID Press: National meteorological authority under the Taliban has issued a new warning indicating a high probability of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden flooding across 32 provinces of Afghanistan. The weather system is expected to begin on Tuesday,…
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Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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214 Killed and Injured in Afghanistan Floods as Iran Expresses Condolences
DID Press: Following widespread flooding in several provinces of Afghanistan, the number of victims has reached at least 77 dead and 137 injured. The Embassy of Iran in Kabul issued a statement expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries of…
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Heavy Rains Across Afghanistan Kill 61, Destroy Thousands of Homes and Farms
DID Press: Recent heavy rains across Afghanistan have resulted in significant casualties and damage. According to official Taliban government statistics, 61 people have died, 116 injured, and 4 remain missing due to these events. The disasters have fully or partially…
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