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Afghanistan Flooding Kills 20, Leaves 100 Missing

Afghanistan Flooding Kills 20, Leaves 100 Missing
20 Killed, 100 Missing In Afghanistan Flooding · NDTV

A really bad flood happened in a place called Nuristan in Afghanistan.

It started on Monday and has killed at least 20 people, hurt more than 80, and over 100 people are still missing.

The flood destroyed many buildings, including shops and hotels.

The government is trying to help, but the people there are also looking for their missing friends and family without much help.

The flood is because of a lot of rain and climate change, which is making floods worse in Afghanistan.

There were other bad floods in April and May too, killing many people.

The government is warning people to stay away from rivers and other dangerous areas because more rain is coming.

Key facts

Location
Nuristan province, Afghanistan
Date
Monday
Casualties
20 killed, 80 injured, 100 missing
Affected Areas
Parun and other parts of Nuristan
Government Response
Rescue operations ongoing, warnings issued for further rain and storms
Environmental Impact
Increased flooding due to climate change, contributing to a humanitarian crisis

Quotes

Mawlavi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis

Head of the country's environmental protection agency

“Environmental problems have severely affected the Afghan people and have contributed to a humanitarian crisis in the country”
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“The relevant agencies are seriously engaged in saving people's lives and property”
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