Yousaf Hammad reports that flash floods in eastern Afghanistan have killed 23 people and left more than 100 missing.

Yousaf Hammad, spokesman for the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, confirmed that devastating flash floods struck the eastern province of Nuristan on Monday. The disaster resulted in 23 deaths, 80 injuries, and more than 100 people currently missing. The provincial capital, Parun, suffered significant destruction as mud and rubble replaced many homes, shops, and public facilities. The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority reported that the floods caused extensive damage to agricultural land and infrastructure. While residents and rescue crews work to clear debris, the ministry of transport and civil aviation’s meteorology department warned of continued extreme weather, including heavy rain and thunderstorms across 10 provinces. Afghanistan remains highly vulnerable to such events due to a combination of climate change, deforestation, and poor infrastructure. These factors, alongside decades of conflict, have left many remote areas with mud-built homes that offer limited protection against sudden deluges. Authorities have urged citizens to remain clear of riverbanks and other flood-prone zones as the search for survivors continues.

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