U.N. Says More Than 31,000 Hit by Flash Floods in Afghanistan

Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan

The United Nations reports that over 31,000 people were affected by severe flooding in Afghanistan, highlighting growing climate risks and urgent infrastructure needs.

U.N. Says More Than 31,000 Hit by Flash Floods in Afghanistan

More than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, the U.N. human settlements agency said Sunday. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme said more than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing exposure to climate-related disasters. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency stressed the need for disaster-resilient infrastructure and said it was work…