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Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Floods, update (AMD, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 29 August 2022)

  • In August, heavy rain has hit several parts of Afghanistan, causing floods, flash floods and landslides that resulted in casualties and damage.

  • According to media reports, more than 180 people have died, 250 others have been injured, and 3,100 houses destroyed. In addition, over the past week, more than 8,200 people have been affected.

  • For the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain is expected over north-eastern Afghanistan.