KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – More than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods across 28 provinces in Afghanistan in 2025, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) said on Thursday.
In a post on X, UN-Habitat noted that climate shocks are increasing across the country and stressed the importance of constructing disaster-resilient infrastructure to protect vulnerable communities.
The UN agency acknowledged support from the UN-run Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA), which has helped fund climate-resilient projects aimed at mitigating the impact of natural disasters.
Afghanistan has faced extreme weather in recent years, including heavy rain, snow, and floods, which have killed hundreds and displaced thousands, while also damaging homes, roads, livestock, and livelihoods.
The country’s mountainous regions are particularly prone to sudden flash floods, which often cause casualties and widespread property damage. According to Taliban figures, at least 73 people were killed and over 100 others injured by heavy snow, rain, and subsequent flooding in the past two months, with roads, homes, and other infrastructure severely damaged.
UN data shows that in 2024, heavy rains and floods killed at least 500 people, injured more than 2,000, and affected roughly 80,000 individuals. Over 10,000 homes were either destroyed or damaged, leaving thousands of families displaced.
With fragile infrastructure and limited emergency resources, Afghanistan remains highly exposed to the growing effects of climate-related disasters.
