
Flash floods in Afghanistan kill 20, injure 80
At least 20 people died and 80 were injured in flash floods in Nuristan, Afghanistan. Many remain missing.
Published on 21 July 2026
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At least 20 people were killed and 80 others injured after devastating flash floods struck Nuristan province in Afghanistan. The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, also left many people missing, according to local officials.
The disaster caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, with rescue teams working to reach affected areas. The injured have been transferred to nearby medical facilities, while search operations continue for the missing.
Afghanistan has been experiencing unusually heavy monsoon rains, leading to flash floods in several provinces. The country's disaster management authorities have warned of further flooding in the coming days.
According to Mehr News Agency, the floods in Nuristan are among the deadliest this season. The report added that relief efforts are underway, but access to some remote villages remains challenging due to damaged roads.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story