Afghanistan Faces Severe Flooding and Landslides, Resulting in 77 Deaths
Afghanistan is experiencing severe flooding and landslides due to heavy rain, resulting in the deaths of 77 people and injuries to 137 others over the past ten days. The country's Disaster Management Authority has reported significant damage, including the destruction of 793 homes and damage to 2,673 others. Additionally, over 200 miles of roads have been destroyed, affecting businesses, agricultural land, and infrastructure such as water wells and irrigation canals. The Salang Pass, a crucial mountain pass connecting Kabul to northern cities, has been closed due to the flooding. The Kabul-to-Jalalabad highway, a major route linking the capital to eastern provinces and the Pakistani border, has also been affected. The public has been warned to avoid river banks and flood-prone areas as more rain is forecasted. 
