Floods and landslides kill dozens in Afghanistan and Pakistan as heavy rain continues

Rain falls for days, and the ground begins to give way

The rain did not come all at once. It built slowly, then stayed.

Across Afghanistan and Pakistan, days of steady and at times intense rainfall soaked the ground until it could no longer hold. Rivers swelled. Slopes weakened. Water found its way into homes and streets.

Over five days, the situation turned deadly.

At least 45 people lost their lives, including 28 in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan. Dozens more were injured, and entire neighborhoods were left damaged or destroyed.

The weather has not fully settled. Conditions remain unstable.

Floodwaters and landslides sweep through Afghan provinces

In central and eastern Afghanistan, the damage spread quickly once the ground became saturated.

In provinces including Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daikundi and Logar, flash floods moved through valleys and settlements, while landslides followed as hillsides gave way under the weight of water.

Homes collapsed or were carried off. Roads were cut.

More than 100 houses were destroyed, with some estimates placing the number closer to 130. In total, 1,140 families have been affected by the flooding.

The impact was not isolated. It stretched across multiple regions.

Lives lost in different ways as the storm unfolded

The danger came from more than one direction.

In Badghis, Afghanistan, a 14-year-old boy was killed when lightning struck during the storm. In the same province, three people drowned after being caught in fast-moving floodwaters while trying to collect wood.

Elsewhere, buildings began to fail.

In Daikundi, Afghanistan, a five-year-old child died when a roof collapsed under the pressure of the rain. In Nangarhar, Afghanistan, a woman was killed in a similar collapse as walls weakened and gave way.

The rain kept falling. The damage kept spreading.

Across the border, similar destruction in Pakistan

The same system did not stop at the border.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, heavy rainfall caused houses and walls to collapse, leading to at least 17 deaths and dozens of injuries. Many of the victims were children.

The pattern was familiar.

Rain builds. Structures weaken. Then suddenly, they fail.

Emergency teams continue to work through affected areas as the full extent of the damage becomes clearer.

Roads blocked and communities cut off

Flooding has not only damaged homes, but also disrupted movement across large areas.

In parts of central and eastern Afghanistan, key roads and highways have been closed due to floodwater and landslides, making it difficult for people to travel or for aid to reach those in need.

Some communities remain cut off, surrounded by water and debris.

Access is limited. Movement is slow.

More rain expected as the risk continues

The weather pattern has not fully moved on.

Forecasts point to continued instability, with additional rain and storms possible in the coming days. With the ground already saturated, even moderate rainfall could lead to new flooding.

Authorities have warned residents to stay away from rivers and flooded streams and to follow weather updates closely.

The risk remains.