Flash floods in Afghanistan kill at least 20 people and leave more than 100 others missing, according to Afghan authorities. Multiple outlets report that the floods hit the country’s eastern region, with specific mention of Parun city and other areas in Nuristan Province. The Taliban-run government and Afghan officials say the floods also injure about 80 people, though casualty counts vary by injury estimates rather than deaths. Reporting describes widespread damage to life and property in affected areas. Authorities are continuing rescue and assessment efforts, including searches for those reported missing. The figures cited in the coverage—20 dead, around 80 injured, and more than 100 missing—come from statements by Afghan officials and are presented as preliminary. No additional details about the cause of the flooding are included in the provided reports, but the incidents are characterized as flash floods occurring on Monday in Afghanistan’s eastern/Northeastern areas.
Flash floods in Afghanistan kill at least 20, injure about 80, leave 100 missing
Flash floods in Afghanistan kill at least 20 people and leave more than 100 others missing, according to Afghan authorities. Multiple outlets report that the floods hit the country’s eastern region, w...
- At least 20 people die in the flash floods, according to Afghan authorities.
- About 80 people are reported injured.
- More than 100 people are reported missing.
- The floods occur in eastern Afghanistan, with Parun city and other areas in Nuristan Province mentioned.
- Casualty and missing-person figures are based on authorities’ preliminary reports.
“Unfortunately, severe floods today in Parun city and several other areas of Nuristan Province have caused heavy loss of life and property among our fellow citizens,” says Afghan authorities
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