In Afghanistan, at least 23 people have died and over 100 others are missing due to flooding in the eastern Nuristan region, caused by heavy rains on Monday, April 20. The disaster has led to the collapse of an unspecified number of buildings, with Parun, the regional capital, among the affected areas. Rescue workers are currently searching through mud and rubble for survivors and the missing. The floods have caused significant damage to homes, agricultural land, and public infrastructure. Authorities have warned citizens that bad weather could continue, and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation forecasts strong rain, thunderstorms, and sandstorms affecting 10 out of 34 provinces. The country is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with over 300 deaths reported in spring 2024 alone from similar disasters.
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