Tragic scenes unfolded in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan, as flash floods triggered by seasonal rains claimed the lives of at least 50 individuals on Friday, as confirmed by a Taliban official.
Edayatullah Hamdard, the provincial director of Natural Disaster Management in Baghlan, reported significant losses to homes and property across multiple districts. He cautioned that the death toll is preliminary and anticipated to rise as numerous individuals remain unaccounted for.
The devastation extended to the capital, Kabul, where the floods wreaked havoc, according to Abdullah Janan Saiq, the Taliban’s spokesman for the State Ministry for Natural Disaster Management. Responding swiftly, rescue teams have been mobilized to deliver essential aid to the affected regions.
Saiq emphasized that the ongoing rescue efforts are paramount for authorities, with plans to provide more accurate assessments of casualties and damages in due course.
This calamity follows a similarly devastating incident in April, where heavy rains and flash flooding claimed the lives of at least 70 people across the country. The aftermath left approximately 2,000 homes, three mosques, and four schools damaged, with thousands in dire need of humanitarian assistance. Additionally, agricultural lands suffered extensive damage, with an estimated 2,500 animals perishing in the deluges, according to Saiq’s assessment.
