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Afghanistan flooding eliminates hundreds in north

By Romeo Peter

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024

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A man stands in the mud after a flash flood in Baghlan, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Photo by Samiullah Popal/EPA-EFE

A male stands in the mud after a flash flood in Baghlan, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Photo by Samiullah Popal/EPA-EFE

May 11 (UPI) — Flooding in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan and Takhar provinces haveactually required hundreds of households from their homes and triggered at least 150 deaths, Taliban and U.N. authorities stated Saturday.

Abdul Mateen Qani, a agent of the Interior Ministry, informed the BBC that Baghlan province hasactually seen the most deaths, with at least 131, while another 20 have passedaway in Takhar.

The Borka district in Baghlan was especially hard hit in the weeks of heavy rains, trapping more than 200 individuals inside their homes. Many others have lost their homes and been displaced, more aggravating humanitarian requires in the area, Afghanistan’s Khaama Press reported.

Zabihullah Mujahid, a representative for the judgment Taliban, called on the individuals of Afghanistan to help the flood victims. Former President Hamid Karzai urged regional charities and civilians to deal help, as well.