In August 2013, Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan experienced heavy rain that led to flash flooding.

[3] Beginning 31 July 2013, Pakistan and parts of eastern Afghanistan experienced unusually heavy rainfall that caused widespread flash flooding.

[3] All but one area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan was flood-free by 5 August, as the waters receded almost as quickly as they had risen.

National Disaster Management Authority chief Muhammad Saeed Aleem blamed global climate change for the floods.

[4] Officials in Afghanistan said they were unable to deliver aid to some hard hit areas due to the access roads being controlled by the Taliban insurgents.

[1] On 5 August, United Nations spokesperson Martin Nesirky said UN and its humanitarian partners are ready help Afghanistan and Pakistan if required.