Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Quake, Flood-Ravaged Region Faces Dual Crisis
Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Quake, Flood-Ravaged Region Faces Dual Crisis
A powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday evening, killing at least 20 people and sparking fears for dozens more in a region already devastated by recent flash floods. The seismic event has intensified a growing humanitarian crisis in provinces such as Nangarhar and Kunar, which were still reeling from torrential downpours and subsequent flooding just days before.
The affected area had experienced severe flash floods between Friday and Saturday, claiming at least five lives and impacting an estimated 400 families, as reported by the International Organization for Migration. These earlier floods led to extensive landslides, damaged vital infrastructure, and disrupted transport links between Afghanistan and Pakistan, setting a perilous backdrop for the latest natural disaster to hit the country.
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