More than 30 people have been killed in flash floods across Afghanistan, including in the capital Kabul. Many victims died due to the collapse of houses. This is reported by DW, UNN reports.
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Flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed more than 30 people, a Taliban spokesman said on Sunday, April 14.
On Friday, flash floods were reported for the first time, causing "heavy human and financial losses," said Taliban spokesman Abdullah Janan Saik of the state disaster management ministry.
He added that "unfortunately, 33 people died and 27 people were injured as a result of the flood.
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About 600 homes and more than 85 kilometers of roads were damaged or destroyed, as well as about 2,000 hectares of farmland, Syke said.
Most of the victims died because their houses collapsed on them.
Of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, 20 were affected by heavy rains, including the capital Kabul.
The rainy season came after an unusually dry winter season, which can often worsen flooding.
Due to the drought, many farmers have already had to postpone sowing.
More rain is forecast for next week, especially in Kabul province.
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The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. Since then, foreign aid has been sharply reduced, including disaster relief.