Afghanistan: Flash Floods - Jul 2026

Heavy and continuous rainfall on 20 July triggered flash flooding in several areas of eastern Afghanistan. The impacts have varied significantly between locations with the most severe impacts reported in Parun City, Nuristan Province, alongside flooding in Torkham, Nangarhar Province, and Alingar District, Laghman Province. Parun City was severely affected by a sudden flash flood at approximately 15:00 hrs on 20 July. So far 23 people have been confirmed dead, 15 have been injured with others reported missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. ([OCHA, 21 Jul 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4222342))

According to preliminary information compiled by the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), more than 910 families were affected. The floods caused 31 deaths and 11 injuries, with 77 cases of missing persons reported. Shelter damage was significant, with 910 houses completely and partially damaged, particularly in several provinces of Nuristan, Laghman, Parwan, Logar, Kabul, Kapisa, Panjsher, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Khost ,Maidan Wardak, Paktika and Paktia provinces. In addition, the floods had a severe impact on livelihoods, resulting in the loss of 330 livestock and damage to approximately 5240 jeribs of agricultural land, further increasing vulnerabilities among farming and pastoral households. ([ARCS & IFRC, 25 Jul 2026](https://reliefweb.int/node/4223089))

Beyond Nuristan, flooding and landslides damaged shelter, agricultural land, irrigation systems, education infrastructure and livelihood assets across the affected provinces. Laghman, initially reported as having sustained no residential damage, was confirmed by 28 July to have 187 families affected, 183 houses damaged or destroyed, approximately 800 acres of seasonal crops lost and some 310 livestock lost or damaged. In Paktika, flooding destroyed 14 houses, killed 37 livestock and washed away approximately 122 hectares of agricultural land. Public schools and community-based education facilities were damaged