KABUL: At least 61 people have been killed and 116 others injured following a series of natural disasters across Afghanistan in recent weeks, according to the Taliban government.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in a post on X that four additional people remain missing as rescue and relief operations continue in affected provinces.
Heavy snowfall and seasonal rains have triggered widespread flooding across multiple regions, causing severe damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. Authorities estimate that nearly 3,000 homes have been either fully or partially destroyed.
The spokesperson further noted that around 3,000 jeribs of agricultural land have been damaged, while more than 1,000 livestock have been lost, dealing a major blow to rural communities dependent on farming and livestock.
In addition to the human and economic toll, several major highways have been blocked due to flooding and landslides, disrupting transport and access to remote areas.
Emergency response teams have been deployed in multiple provinces as authorities continue to assess the full scale of the disaster and provide assistance to affected families.
