Afghanistan, May 22 -- Local officials in Baghlan Province said flash floods have killed at least 15 people, injured dozens and damaged or destroyed around 200 homes in northern Afghanistan.
Farooqi Khpalwak said the floods struck several districts, including Baghlan-e-Markazi District, Dand-e-Ghori and Dehna Ghori, following heavy rainfall.
He said local authorities and aid organizations were working to deliver emergency assistance to affected families.
Heavy rains and flash floods have hit several parts of Afghanistan in recent days, blocking roads and disrupting transportation routes.
Afghanistan remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods, droughts and earthquakes, with weak infrastructure and limited emergency ...