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…