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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 In Laghman, the flooding has resulted in casualties and damage to homes and crops.
Heavy rainfall and flash floods have been affecting communities in several regions of Afghanistan. The provinces of Ghazni, Kapisa, and Nangarhar are among those impacted. In Laghman, the flooding has resulted in casualties and damage to homes and crops.
The effects of the flooding have been particularly severe in certain areas, with Nuristan Province being the most severely affected. An assessment in Parun district has identified families in need of humanitarian assistance. Further details on the flooding and its impact are available from ReliefWeb, including information on the number of people affected and the extent of the damage to homes and livelihoods.
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Category: disaster Published: July 29, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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