Afghanistan floods leave at least 20 dead and more than 100 missing
Floods have struck Afghanistan, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 100 missing. Officials said aid teams are struggling to reach areas where roads have been cut off.
Severe flooding across several regions of Afghanistan has left at least 20 people dead, with more than 100 others reported missing. Officials warned the death toll could still rise as search efforts continue.
Aid teams are struggling to reach affected villages because roads have been submerged by floodwaters. Local officials said homes and farmland in the region have suffered significant damage.
International aid organisations have stepped up efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to the area. Afghanistan has faced increasingly frequent extreme weather events in recent years.
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