Heavy rains cause flash floods in Afghanistan, 60 dead

International Desk: Flash floods have occurred in Afghanistan due to heavy rains. At least 60 people died in the floods. Hundreds more were injured, many people were missing. The death toll is expected to rise. Al Jazeera news. Abdul Matin Kani, the spokesman of the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan, confirmed the information on Friday (May 10). He said those who died were residents of Borka district in the northern province of Baghlan. Also there are more than two hundred people trapped inside their houses. Incessant rains have led to floods in more than five districts of Baghlan province. Many families have become waterlogged. They need urgent help.

Rescue teams and helicopters have been dispatched to the affected areas. However, due to the lack of lighting system suitable for rescue work at night, the work cannot be done. Afghanistan has been experiencing unusually heavy rainfall for the past few weeks. More than 100 people have died in floods in the country since mid-April last year. Emergency personnel including the army are searching for possible victims under the mud and rubble, said local official Hedaytullah Hamdard. He also said that tents, blankets and food have been provided to some families who have lost their homes. The main road connecting Kabul with northern Afghanistan has also been closed due to flooding.