Flooding began in the Kamdesh District in Nuristan, Afghanistan, due to heavy rains.

[1][2] According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed, heavy rain on July 28 caused the flooding.

[4] Nuristan governor Hafiz Abdul Qayum stated that affected families have received government support.

[5] The Taliban stated that it has prevented the infiltration of the government forces areas affected by flooding.

The third wave of COVID-19 also made it difficult for medical teams to reach affected areas.