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Event title

Afghanistan - Two killed, hundreds affected in severe floods in Kandahar

Event category

Hydrological - Flood

Severity

Mid

Event date (UTC)

2026-03-26 11:59:08

Last update (UTC)

2026-03-26 11:59:08

Latitude

29.81302

Longitude

66.02773

Area range

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Address/Affected area(s)

Daman, Kandahār

Tragically, two people, including a five-year-old child, lost their lives in Daman district as a result of the floodwaters.Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Kandahar have caused significant destruction, leaving dozens of families affected, according to the province’s Department for Disaster Response and Preparedness.Officials reported that approximately 85 homes in Kandahar city were either completely or partially destroyed due to the severe weather. Additionally, around 90 families living in temporary shelters were also impacted by the floods.Tragically, two people, including a five-year-old child, lost their lives in Daman district as a result of the floodwaters.Authorities confirmed that joint response teams have been dispatched to the affected areas to assess the damage and provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced and affected families.The local administration emphasized the need for coordinated relief efforts to help the flood-affected population recover from the disaster.

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