Flash floods caused by heavy rains have devastated villages in northern Afghanistan, killing 315 people and injuring more than 1,600, authorities said on Sunday, as villagers buried their dead and aid agencies warned of widening havoc.
NAHRIN, Afghanistan, May 12 -
Item 1 of 2 People clear damages caused in the aftermath of floods following heavy rain, in Sheikh Jalal District, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 11, 2024. REUTERS/Sayed HassibPeople clear damages caused in the aftermath of floods following heavy rain, in Sheikh Jalal District, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 11, 2024.
He estimated that 310,000 children lived in the worst-hit districts, adding, "Children have lost everything." Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters and the United Nations considers it one of countries most vulnerable to climate change.
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