5 killed in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

At least five people have been killed in rain-related incidents across Afghanistan, according to Hafiz Mohammad Yusuf Hammad, spokesperson for the Afghan authority. The casualties resulted from flash floods, severe storms, and landslides that struck nine provinces: Kabul, Zabul, Kandahar, Samangan, Takhar, Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kunar.

The disasters also caused significant property damage. Hammad reported that 30 residential houses were either destroyed or partially damaged. Additionally, over 60 kilometers of rural roads were washed away, and 225 acres of agricultural lands were inundated in the affected provinces.

Since late March, Afghanistan has been experiencing relentless heavy rainfall, successive flash floods, and violent storms. According to official statistics, these weather events have claimed more than 314 lives, including women and children, and left nearly 400 others injured.

The report by Mehr News, citing Xinhua, added that the ongoing adverse weather continues to pose challenges for the region, with authorities working to assess and respond to the damage.