At least 15 people have died and 19 others have been injured following severe flooding in Helmand and Kandahar provinces, Taliban officials confirmed. The heavy rainfall and resulting floods have also caused extensive financial and infrastructural damage in both regions.
On Wednesday, the Taliban’s police command in Kandahar issued a statement reporting that floods had struck several districts, including Maiwand, Shah Wali Kot, Zhari, and the 5th, 6th, and 7th security zones of the province. The disaster claimed the lives of nine people, including three children.
The statement added that nine others were injured, while 12 homes were completely destroyed. Additionally, over two hectares of farmland were submerged, causing further financial losses.
Meanwhile, in Helmand, the Taliban’s Directorate of Information and Culture reported that floods on Tuesday had devastated multiple districts, including Qala, Gereshk, Babaji, Nawa, Sangin, and Washir. According to Abdul Bari Rashid, the head of the directorate, six people lost their lives, and ten others sustained injuries.
The floods also inflicted significant financial damage, including the destruction of 1,500 solar panels, a critical energy source for residents.
In a related incident, Farah province also experienced severe flooding on Tuesday, resulting in at least 21 deaths and multiple injuries.
The recent surge in heavy rainfall and flash floods across southern and western Afghanistan has raised concerns over the lack of disaster preparedness and emergency response infrastructure. Many affected communities remain without adequate support, increasing the risk of further casualties and economic devastation.
