Kabul, April 5 (NationPress) In 2025, flash floods in Afghanistan have impacted over 31,000 individuals, as reported by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, which was cited by local media on Sunday.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme highlighted the urgent need for disaster-resilient infrastructure in its statement.

In collaboration with the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan, the agency is working to enhance the capacity of the population to cope with future disasters, as reported by Afghanistan's prominent news outlet, Khaama Press.

This announcement comes on the heels of devastating floods that resulted in 77 fatalities and left 137 individuals injured across multiple provinces from March 26 to April 4.

According to Afghanistan's National Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Management Authority, the floods have wreaked havoc, destroying hundreds of homes and damaging thousands of acres of farmland, as noted by Khaama Press.

Authorities reported that four individuals are still missing and over 3,400 houses have sustained damage, showcasing the extensive destruction caused by heavy rainfall.

Additionally, blocked roads and disrupted transport links in several provinces have hampered rescue operations and restricted access to those affected in remote areas.

Earlier, Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid indicated that more than 3,000 'jeribs' (a traditional land measurement unit) of agricultural land were devastated, along with the loss of over 1,000 livestock due to these extreme weather conditions.

This recent flooding in Afghanistan follows a similar trend seen in previous rainy seasons, where heavy rains have continually led to widespread destruction and loss of life across the nation. Similar floods in 2024 resulted in hundreds of deaths and extensive damage to homes and farmland.

On January 22, a spokesperson from the National Disaster Management Authority reported that at least 11 people died and three others were injured due to heavy snowfall and rainfall affecting various provinces.

As per the Taliban Spokesperson, initial assessments from provincial authorities revealed that severe weather has impacted residents in eastern Parwan, Wardak, southern Kandahar, northern Jawzjan, Faryab, and central Bamiyan, according to the Xinhua news agency.

The storms caused partial destruction of nine homes and led to the loss of 530 livestock, significantly affecting local livelihoods in these agricultural communities. The accumulation of snow has also obstructed key roads, necessitating urgent clearance operations by authorities to restore connectivity and facilitate aid delivery.