Heavy monsoon rains trigger devastating flooding in Nuristan province
Juan Moccagatta
At least 20 people have been killed in flooding in Afghanistan's Nuristan province.
The flooding has also left more than 80 people injured in Parun, the provincial capital of Nuristan.
Missing in Parun, including the mayor, as reported by one source.
Severe financial and human losses.
The flooding is monsoon-driven, according to reports.
The floods hit Nuristan province, specifically the city of Parun.
The death toll from the flash floods in Nuristan province has risen to 23, up from the previously reported 20 fatalities. According to the Afghanistan national disaster management authority, 80 people have been injured, while conflicting reports suggest that between 80 and over 100 individuals remain missing. Additionally, officials confirmed that the flooding, which caused numerous buildings to collapse, was accompanied by a landslide.
The death toll from the flash floods in Nuristan province has risen to 23, up from the previously reported 20 casualties, while additional reports suggest the total fatalities across eastern Afghanistan may have reached 26. Official estimates indicate that 80 people have been injured, and while reports on the number of missing persons remain disputed, authorities state that more than 100 individuals are currently unaccounted for. Furthermore, the flooding, which was accompanied by a landslide, has resulted in the collapse of numerous buildings and the destruction of homes, markets, and roads.
