Kabul, Jan. 1 -- Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).

As per Tolo News, Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, spokesperson for the Disaster Management Authority, stated, "Twelve citizens have lost their lives, eleven others are injured, and a total of 274 houses were completely, and 1,558 partially, destroyed."

Tolo News further reported that economic experts warned that the recurring floods and their consequences not only threaten lives and property but also put serious economic pressure on families and the local econo...