The humanitarian impact is increasing following the flash flood events that affected the eastern provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar, and Laghman.
According to Save the Children and media, the death toll reached 40 people while 350 others have been injured. In addition, 1,500 children have been displaced and 400 houses have been destroyed.
Infrastructure damage has been also reported to telecommunications networks and several roads have also been blocked, making it difficult to access affected areas.
For the next 24 hours, moderate rain is expected across eastern and north-eastern Afghanistan.