Tragedy struck Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan as flash floods caused by seasonal rains claimed the lives of at least 50 individuals, according to a Taliban official. The floods not only resulted in casualties but also led to significant losses in terms of homes and property across various districts in the region.
Edayatullah Hamdard, the provincial director of Natural Disaster Management in Baghlan, emphasized that the death toll is preliminary and could potentially increase as numerous individuals remain unaccounted for.
The impact of the flash floods extended to the capital city, Kabul, as reported by Abdullah Janan Saiq, the Taliban's spokesperson for the State Ministry for Natural Disaster Management. In response to the crisis, rescue teams have been mobilized to provide essential aid and support to the affected areas.
Saiq highlighted that the ongoing rescue operation is the top priority for authorities at this time. He expressed the possibility of furnishing more precise figures regarding casualties and damages as the situation unfolds.
This recent disaster follows a similar incident in April, where heavy rains and flash flooding resulted in the loss of at least 70 lives in Afghanistan. The aftermath of the April floods included damage to approximately 2,000 homes, three mosques, and four schools, leaving thousands of individuals in need of humanitarian assistance.
Furthermore, the flooding wreaked havoc on agricultural lands and led to the unfortunate demise of 2,500 animals due to the deluges, as reported by Saiq.
