Afghanistan, April 9 -- At least 148 people have been killed and 216 injured across Afghanistan in the past two weeks after heavy rain, flash floods, landslides, earthquakes and lightning struck large parts of the country, according to Afghan disaster authorities. The latest wave of extreme weather has added to growing humanitarian pressure in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries.
The heaviest recent losses were reported in eastern Afghanistan, where Nangarhar province was among the worst-hit areas. Authorities said 24 people were killed and about 33 wounded there in just the past two days, with many deaths linked to collapsing roofs, floodwaters and storm-related damage.
Reports states that at least 1,149 homes have been ...