Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
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Heavy rain and storms in Afghanistan have caused widespread flooding and landslides over the past 10 days, resulting in 77 deaths and 137 injuries, according to the country's Disaster Management Authority. The extreme weather has also destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged roads, agricultural land, and infrastructure, affecting over 5,800 families. Several highways, including key routes connecting Kabul to other provinces and the Pakistani border, have been damaged or closed, disrupting travel. More rain is expected, and authorities are warning people to stay away from flood-prone areas. Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, and dozens of people have died this year due to similar incidents.
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AI-ExtractedThe Kabul to Jalalabad highway, which links the capital to the Pakistani border, was shut due to a landslide and flooding.
Several highways connecting the country’s capital to the provinces have also been damaged by floods and landslides.
Floods and landslides have destroyed 337 kilometers (about 210 miles) of roads.
793 homes have been completely destroyed and a further 2,673 have been damaged.
Floods, landslides and lightning strikes have left 77 people dead and 137 injured in Afghanistan over the past 10 days.
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