Flash Floods Kill At Least 23 In Afghanistan
Flash floods hit Nuristan province in eastern Afghanistan. At least 23 people died.
Nuristan is a remote area in eastern Afghanistan. More than 100 people are still missing.
At least 80 people were injured. The city of Parun was hit hardest by the floods.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors and bodies. They are digging through rubble of destroyed houses.
Afghanistan's disaster agency confirmed major damage and loss of life. Reports say monsoon rains caused the floods.
The floods are part of wider regional flooding. Flooding has also killed dozens in India and Nepal recently.
Reports estimate financial losses in Nuristan at about $35 million. Afghanistan already faces a severe humanitarian crisis. The United Nations says nearly 22 million people need help nationwide.
Key Terms 3
- Nuristan A remote mountain province in eastern Afghanistan.
- humanitarian crisis A situation where many people lack food shelter or safety.
- United Nations An international organization that helps countries handle crises.