Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan
Summary
Rescue teams in Afghanistan are searching for survivors after flash floods hit the eastern Nuristan province, killing at least 23 people and leaving more than 100 missing. Weather experts warn that more heavy rains and floods could affect many parts of Afghanistan in the coming days.Key Facts
- Flash floods struck Nuristan province in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, causing buildings to collapse.
- At least 23 people died and over 100 remain missing following the floods.
- Rescue crews are currently searching the rubble for survivors.
- More floods and extreme weather are predicted in 10 out of 34 Afghan provinces.
- Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to flooding due to climate change, weak infrastructure, deforestation, and decades of conflict.
- Many homes in remote areas are made of mud, offering little protection against sudden floods.
- Similar monsoon floods and landslides have caused deaths in neighboring Pakistan, India, and Nepal.
- In 2024, flash floods in Afghanistan killed over 300 people, and earlier floods killed at least 110.
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