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Afghanistan: Flash Update #3: Flooding in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Afghanistan (as of 28 July 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 183 houses have been damaged or destroyed, and many acres of crops and livestock have been lost.
Heavy rainfall and flash floods have been affecting communities in several regions of Afghanistan, including central, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern areas. Provinces such as Ghazni, Kapisa, and Nangarhar have been significantly impacted. In Laghman, the flooding has resulted in casualties and damage to homes and crops.
A total of 183 houses have been damaged or destroyed, and many acres of crops and livestock have been lost. Further details on the flooding and its effects are available from ReliefWeb, including information on humanitarian assistance efforts in affected areas like Nuristan Province and Parun district.
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Category: disaster Published: July 29, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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