WORLD NEWS | Afghanistan: 6 dead, 8 injured in floods in several provinces

kabul [Afghanistan]June 13 (ANI): Six people were killed and eight were injured in seven provinces due to recent rains and floods, the Taliban-led National Disaster Management Ministry said.

Shafiullah Rahimi, spokesman for the Taliban-led Ministry of Natural Disaster Management, said six people had been killed and eight injured in floods affecting several provinces in Afghanistan, TOLOnews reported.

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However, Rahimi Rahimi, a spokesman for the Taliban-led ministry, said the floods had destroyed 30 houses and killed more than 800 animals.

“Six people were killed and eight others were injured. 30 houses were damaged or completely demolished, seven bridges were destroyed, 832 animals died and some agricultural areas and orchards lost their crops,” Rahimi said.

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Meanwhile, Saifuddin Raton, spokesman for the governor of Nuristan province, said 300 animals had died in floods in the affected province. Additionally, residents suffered financial losses, according to TOLOnews.

“In three districts of Nuristan Province, the recent floods have caused economic losses to people. People’s farmlands, bridges and roads have been destroyed and up to 300 livestock have been killed as a result of these floods,” Raton added.

People affected by natural disasters are asking the current government to take care of their needs. According to TOLOnews reports.

Rohula, a resident of Ghor Province, said: “The recent floods in Ghor Province have caused great losses to the people. We ask the Islamic Emirate to provide emergency assistance to the victims as soon as possible.”

Amanullah, another Kabul resident, said, “The recent floods in Ghor Province have caused great losses to the people. We ask the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to and help the flood victims.”

In recent days, several provinces in Afghanistan have been affected by floods and storms caused by rainfall. These provinces are Kunar, Nuristan, Badakhshan, Paktia, Takhar, Ghor and Parwan.

Earlier, rains fell in provinces of Sarang and Badakhstan, Takhar, Baghlan, Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Kabul, Logar, Maidan Wardak, Parwan and Kapisa The amount is between 10 and 25 millimeters, as predicted by the country’s meteorological service. TOLOnews.(ANI)

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