Afghanistan Floods Kill 20, Leave Over 100 Missing

Kabul. At least 20 people have died due to sudden floods caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Afghanistan on Monday. The Taliban government has confirmed that more than 100 people are missing in this incident. Parun, the capital of Nuristan province, is said to be the most affected. The city's mayor is also missing, and more than 80 local residents have been injured.

Taliban officials estimate that there will be significant damage in both humanitarian and economic sectors due to this incident. Videos released on social media show houses, shops, and municipal buildings severely damaged. Afghanistan is among the world's most vulnerable countries facing the extreme effects of climate change and natural disasters. It is hit by storms, floods, and droughts every year.