Afghanistan, April 12 -- Severe flooding and heavy rains have killed at least 179 people in Afghanistan, with 22 deaths reported across the country in 24 hours.
Afghanistan's disaster management authorities say at least 179 people have been killed and 236 injured since late March due to heavy rains and flooding, with 22 more deaths recorded in the past 24 hours alone. The figures highlight the growing human toll of extreme weather nationwide.
Officials said dozens of homes have been destroyed or damaged in recent days, with 48 houses completely destroyed and 134 partially damaged. Floods have also destroyed farmland, worsening conditions for already vulnerable rural communities.
Since the start of the crisis, floods have destroyed more t...