Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Natural disasters have affected more than 92,000 people across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026, killing at least 97 people and injuring 331 others, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
OCHA said in a report on Sunday, August 16, that nearly 10,000 homes were damaged, while more than 2,100 homes were completely destroyed. Overall, nearly 13,000 families have been affected by natural disasters since the start of the year.
Floods and flash floods have been the main drivers of humanitarian needs linked to natural disasters, affecting nearly 88,000 people. The scale of the flooding has added pressure to communities already facing widespread poverty, displacement and limited access to essential services.
OCHA said that between July 20 and August 3 alone, nearly 5,000 people in 10 provinces were affected by natural disasters. The provinces included Nuristan, Kabul, Ghazni, Kapisa and Parwan.
Eastern Afghanistan has recorded the highest number of people affected, with more than 51,000 people impacted by natural disasters. Southern and western parts of the country have also suffered significant damage, according to OCHA.
The destruction has extended beyond homes. Damage to agricultural land, roads and other essential infrastructure has disrupted livelihoods and increased the vulnerability of affected families. For households that depend heavily on farming, the loss of homes and productive land can create longer-term food and income insecurity.
OCHA warned that the destruction caused by natural disasters is increasing the reliance of vulnerable families on humanitarian assistance. The impact is particularly serious in communities that have limited resources to rebuild homes, restore farmland or replace damaged household assets.
The latest figures come as Afghanistan continues to face a severe humanitarian situation, with millions of people already dependent on humanitarian assistance. Recurrent floods, droughts, earthquakes and other natural hazards are compounding existing economic and social pressures and making recovery more difficult for vulnerable communities.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly stressed the need for adequate funding and early preparedness to reduce the impact of natural disasters, particularly as extreme weather events continue to pose a major risk to communities across Afghanistan.