Flash floods kill 29 and injure 129 in Afghanistan, WHO reports

Heavy rainfall has left four people missing following widespread flooding across the country.

Talivio News · Global 3 August 2026, 21:03 1 min read

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A destroyed wooden building with scattered debris and structural damage following a catastrophe.

Flash floods triggered by recent heavy rains have killed 29 people and injured 129 others across Afghanistan, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The WHO also reported that four people remain missing following the floods.

29 deaths

Reported fatalities from flash floods in Afghanistan

Marit Vandeveld

General Assignment Reporter · Talivio News

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