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.