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Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan's Nuristan, over 100 missing

Nuristan ProvinceParunAfghanistanNational Disaster Management AuthorityYousaf HammadZabihullah MujahidAshiqullah SafiTaliban

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At least 20 people have been killed, 80 injured, and over 100 left missing after flash floods struck Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province on Monday, with the provincial capital Parun hit particularly hard. Source: DW Source: AP

The damage

The floods destroyed homes, shops, and public facilities in Parun. The mayor of Parun and several regional employees are among the missing, according to the governor's office. Source: The Guardian Ashiqullah Safi, head of a local NGO, said the flood "completely destroyed the municipality," including hotels and dozens of shops, leaving large boulders scattered through the town. Source: Al Jazeera Residents are searching through mud and rubble without proper equipment. Source: The Guardian

Why Afghanistan is vulnerable

Afghanistan is highly susceptible to extreme weather due to decades of conflict, poor infrastructure, deforestation, and the effects of climate change. Source: DW The head of Afghanistan's environmental protection agency noted that flooding has increased, contributing to a humanitarian crisis. Source: The Guardian The monsoon season has also caused deadly floods and landslides across South Asia. Source: Al Jazeera (second article)

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““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,” Hammad said, adding that the floods had caused extensive damage to people’s homes, agricultural land and public facilities.”

The Guardian↗

“In Parun, the provincial capital, a further 105 people including the mayor were missing, said Feraidon Samim, a spokesperson for the Nuristan governor.”

Al Jazeera↗

“Ashiqullah Safi, head of local NGO Shpoul, told the AFP news agency the flood had “completely destroyed the municipality”. Hotels and dozens of shops were reportedly destroyed, and residents were searching the debris-strewn area without proper equipment.”

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods are forecast for 10 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces in the coming days. Authorities urge residents to avoid flood-prone areas. Source: AP

DW↗

“A variety of factors have left Afghanistan particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Decades of conflict, followed by the removal of foreign investment after the return of the Taliban in 2021 has left prevention infrastructure in poor condition, where it exists at all.”

AP News↗

“More extreme weather was forecast, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds accompanied by dust and sand, and flash floods predicted for 10 of the country’s 34 provinces, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation’s meteorology department said.”