Death Toll from Floods and Rains Rises to 157, Taliban Disaster Agency Reports
KABUL — The Taliban's Natural Disaster Preparedness Department reported that at least 157 people have died, 229 have been injured and nine are missing due to floods, heavy rains, landslides and house collapses since the 6th of Hamal this solar year.
Spokesperson Mohammad Yusuf Hamad provided the figures, noting extensive damage from the disasters. A total of 8,526 residential houses have been completely or partially destroyed, along with 372 kilometers of roads, 1,700 jeribs of agricultural land and 218 saplings.
Hamad specified that 80 residential houses were completely destroyed and 626 partially damaged since the start of the period, in addition to 6 kilometers of roads.
In the past 24 hours alone, the department recorded nine deaths, 13 injuries and one missing person from floods, rains, snowfall and house collapses.
The agency urged citizens to avoid flood-prone areas during rainy weather to prevent further casualties.
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