Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan, 100 still missing

The Taliban-run National Disaster Management Authority said the worst-hit area is Parun, the capital of Nuristan province, where heavy flooding caused widespread destruction and left many people trapped.

Authorities said at least 80 people were also injured in the disaster. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as rescue workers continue searching for those who remain missing.

Taliban authorities have launched emergency search and rescue operations in the remote province, which borders Pakistan. Officials fear the floods may have caused severe human and financial losses.

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Afghanistan is considered one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Experts say changing weather patterns have increased the risk of both droughts and heavy rainfall in different parts of the country.

Officials also said deforestation in Nuristan and several other provinces has worsened the impact of flash floods over the years by reducing the soil’s ability to absorb rainwater. Rescue teams continue to work under difficult conditions as authorities assess the full extent of the damage and provide emergency assistance to affected families.