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UNICEF Afghanistan Flash Update #2 (Central, Eastern, and Northern Regions Flash Floods), 29 July 2026
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the situation is available from UNICEF's flash update, which provides more details on the affected regions and the extent of the damage.
Flash floods have caused significant damage in parts of the country. Many homes were destroyed or damaged, and critical infrastructure was affected. This has disrupted access to essential services, including safe drinking water.
In one of the hardest-hit areas, a number of people lost their lives and many more were injured. Some individuals are still unaccounted for. The floods also impacted local businesses and health facilities.
Further information on the situation is available from UNICEF's flash update, which provides more details on the affected regions and the extent of the damage.
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Category: disaster Published: August 3, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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