Afghanistan: Floods - Mar 2026

Since 25 March, multiple provinces of Afghanistan have been affected by heavy rains and resultant floods. The most affected provinces include Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daikundi, Logar, Herat, Farah, Badghis, Ghor, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Jawzjan, Faryab, and Laghman. As of 31 March, media reported 42 fatalities and 66 people injured. A total of 1,130 families are affected. 130 houses were destroyed, and more than 900 houses were damaged. Livestock perished, and roads, irrigation canals as well as agricultural land has been destroyed. (ECHO, 1 Apr 2026)

Since 26 March, heavy rainfall and flash floods have been reported across multiple provinces in all regions of Afghanistan, including central, central highland, eastern, northern, northeastern, southern, southeastern and western regions, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agricultural land. According to preliminary reports from field teams, the flooding resulted in 25 deaths and 8 injuries, with 103 houses destroyed and more than 517 partially damaged, affecting over 1,260 families. (OCHA, 2 Apr 2026)

Between 26 March and 6 April, heavy rainfall and flash floods affected all eight regions of Afghanistan. Preliminary reports indicate that more than 73,300 people (approximately 10,634 families) have been affected, with at least 93 people killed, 181 injured and four missing. To date, inter-agency joint needs assessment teams have assessed 12,922 individuals (1,845 families) requiring assistance, with further assessments ongoing. A total of 9,010 homes have been affected, including 7,672 destroyed and 1,338 damaged. (OCHA, 9 Apr 2026)