At least 20 people lost their lives, and around 80 others were injured in Nuristan province, eastern Afghanistan, due to flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall on Monday. More than 100 individuals are still missing following the devastating floods. Yousuf Hammad, a spokesperson for Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, confirmed the significant casualties caused by the natural disaster.
Officials from the provincial disaster management department have initiated search-and-rescue operations in the affected areas to retrieve bodies, aid the injured, and locate the missing individuals. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Afghan government spokesperson, extended condolences to the families of the deceased and emphasized the urgency of accelerating the ongoing rescue efforts. The provincial capital of Nuristan, Parun, suffered the most severe damages, with numerous houses and infrastructure facilities affected by the floods.
Preliminary assessments of casualties and property damages are underway, with detailed figures expected to be released after investigations are completed. Afghanistan has been grappling with a series of natural disasters, with recent flash floods and related incidents claiming hundreds of lives and causing extensive destruction to infrastructure and livelihoods. Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Authority, highlighted the widespread impact, including the destruction of homes, farmlands, and roads, affecting thousands of families nationwide.
Afghanistan, known for its vulnerability to natural calamities like flash floods, landslides, and droughts, faces recurrent challenges that result in loss of life, economic setbacks, and displacement of communities.
