Afghanistan: Flash Flood: 2026/07/20
GLIDE: FF-2026-000120-AFG
| Period | 2026/07/20 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Afghanistan |
| Event Type | Flash Flood |
| Outline | At least 20 people have been killed after monsoon-driven flash floods struck Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province on 20 July 2026. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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ARCS, IFRC 2026/07/27
According to preliminary information compiled by the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), more than 910 families were affected. The floods caused 31 deaths and 11 injuries, with 77 cases of missing persons reported.
OCHA 2026/07/22
At least 26 people were killed in eastern Afghanistan; 22 houses were destroyed and 45 severely damaged in Parun.
Damage to bridges, roads and irrigation has cut access to affected areas, with emergency shelter and food the most urgent needs.
OCHA 2026/07/21
So far 23 people have been confirmed dead, 15 have been injured with others reported missing.
Al Jazeera 2026/07/20
Disaster officials and the governor’s office reported that the floods hit on Monday, destroying houses and shops in Nuristan province’s main city, Parun.