The severe weather disrupted normal life across central, northern, southern and western parts of the country, NDMA spokesman Mohammad Yousaf Hammad said. He said assessment teams have been dispatched to the hardest-hit areas, with damage evaluations still underway to identify further humanitarian needs. Afghanistan, like Pakistan and India, is particularly prone to extreme weather, especially sudden flooding following seasonal rains. The United Nations and aid agencies have warned that Afghanistan will remain among the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026. This week, the UN launched a $1.7 billion appeal to support nearly 18 million people in urgent need of assistance.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 02, 2026 17:22 UTC