Flash floods after heavy rains and snowfall killed at least 17 people and injured others, while also damaging infrastructure and affecting thousands of families. The report notes that Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather, with impacts amplified by weak infrastructure, deforestation, and the intensifying effects of climate change. Authorities dispatched assessment teams as conditions worsened in already fragile communities.
Date: January 2, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com