Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan
Dozens remained missing after floods swept through a city in Nuristan, an isolated province in the country’s east.
Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed at least 23 people, according to a report from New York Times World. Dozens of others were still missing after torrents swept through a city in Nuristan, a remote province in the country’s east.
The flooding struck an area already known for its isolation and difficult terrain, making rescue and recovery efforts especially challenging. The report says the floods moved through the city quickly, leaving authorities and residents to account for the missing in the aftermath.
Nuristan’s location in eastern Afghanistan has long made access difficult, and that can complicate emergency response when severe weather hits. In this case, the extent of the damage and the full number of people affected were still emerging as the search continued.
The update does not give further details on the cause of the flooding beyond the flash flood event itself, but it underscores the risks communities in mountainous or remote areas face when heavy water arrives without much warning.
This article is based on a monitored public feed and reflects information reported by New York Times World.
Source: New York Times World - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/world/asia/afghanistan-floods-deaths-nuristan.html
