Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Kabul River Flooding
Category
Natural Disaster
Date
1976-06-08
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 8 June 1976, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding along parts of the Kabul River. Low lying neighborhoods in the capital and surrounding districts were affected. Homes, small farms, and roadways suffered substantial damage. Emergency workers struggled to reach families stranded by rising water levels. The event highlighted long standing vulnerabilities in seasonal water management across the region.