Floods, quake kill nearly 100 in Afghanistan, worsen humanitarian crisis: UN

Nearly 100 people have been killed and more than 180 injured in recent floods across Afghanistan, as worsening weather conditions deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis, the United Nations said.

Stephane Dujarric said heavy rains and flash floods caused widespread destruction, damaging thousands of homes, farmland and key infrastructure across multiple provinces.

Eastern Nangarhar Province was among the worst-affected areas, where communities were still recovering from a powerful earthquake in recent months.

The UN also reported a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in the Hindu Kush region, which caused additional casualties and damage in Kabul and other areas, compounding the crisis.

Humanitarian agencies have so far assisted more than 8,000 people with food, cash aid, healthcare and emergency shelter, while further assessments are ongoing to identify urgent needs.

Meanwhile, local authorities reported higher casualty figures, saying more than 160 people were killed and nearly 300 injured, including women and children, in the floods.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, over 5,700 families across 31 provinces have been affected, with thousands displaced from their homes.

The UN warned that continued extreme weather, combined with existing vulnerabilities, is likely to further strain humanitarian resources and increase the needs of affected communities.

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