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Rescuers in Afghanistan search for scores missing after floods kill at least 23
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Flash floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province have killed at least 23 people, injured 80, and left over 100 missing, with significant destruction reported in the provincial capital, Parun.
- Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors and bodies amid collapsed buildings and extensive debris caused by the floods.
- Video footage from Parun shows severe devastation, including mud, rocks, and rubble where homes and shops once stood, with locals assisting in the cleanup efforts.
- Afghan meteorologists have forecasted more extreme weather, including heavy rain and flash floods, in 10 provinces and have issued warnings for residents to avoid flood-prone areas.
- Afghanistan remains highly susceptible to deadly flash floods triggered by heavy rain and snow, with over 300 deaths reported in spring floods and 110 fatalities earlier this year due to flooding and landslides.
