Heavy Rains, Floods in Afghanistan Killed 400
- VIVA.co.id/Natania Longdong
Afghanistan – Heavy rains and floods in Afghanistan have caused at least 400 deaths, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported citing a report by Kabul-based Tolo News.
The number includes 18 fatalities in recent flooding that struck Faryab province, bordering Turkmenistan.
Faryab Governorate spokesperson Ismetullah Muradi confirmed the death toll and added that over 2,000 hectares of agricultural land have been ruined, more than 1,000 houses damaged, and over 300 animals lost.
Banjir bandang melanda Afghanistan.
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Earlier flooding in Ghor province claimed at least 50 lives, with dozens reported missing.
Last week, heavy rains triggered severe losses in northern Afghanistan, particularly in Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar provinces.
Melting winter snow, coupled with heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure, leads to annual floods in Afghanistan, causing significant loss of life and property, as quoted from the Sun site.
Korban Tewas Akibat Gempa di Afghanistan Jadi 1.124 Orang
Setidaknya 3.251 orang terluka, sementara gempa tersebut menghancurkan lebih dari 8.000 rumah.
