More Than 31,000 People Affected by Flash Floods in Afghanistan in 2025
More than 31,000 people across Afghanistan have been affected by flash floods in 2025, as climate-related shocks continue to intensify, the UN-Habitat has warned.
Isteqamat Press – the agency said in a statement posted Thursday, February 19, on its X page that over 31,000 people in 28 provinces have been impacted by flash floods since the beginning of the year. The floods have caused significant damage to homes, agricultural land, and livelihoods.
UN-Habitat cautioned that climate shocks in Afghanistan are increasing and stressed the urgent need to strengthen and climate-proof the country’s infrastructure to prevent further losses.
Afghanistan is considered one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. With support from the United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan, UN-Habitat is implementing projects aimed at reinforcing infrastructure against natural disasters. The agency said these measures are expected to deliver sustainable and long-term benefits to affected communities.
Previously, the National Environmental Protection Agency under the Taliban administration announced that approximately $22 billion in financial assistance is needed to effectively combat the negative impacts of climate change and reduce the country’s vulnerability.
Experts warn that without immediate investment in resilient infrastructure, the recurring cycle of floods and mounting human and economic losses in Afghanistan will continue and intensify.
