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Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Severe weather and flash floods (IFRC, NOAA-CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 7 January 2026)

  • From 2-4 January, western and south-western Afghanistan has been affected by heavy rainfall and consequent flash floods, resulting in fatalities and damage.
  • As of 4 January, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports 17 people killed, 11 people injured, and a total of 14 700 affected. IFRC also reports extensive damage to homes, with 256 houses completely destroyed and 385 partially damaged, and agricultural land as well as perished livestock.
  • Over the next 48 hours, drier conditions are expected over Afghanistan.