KABUL: According to officials, heavy rains in the eastern Afghan province of Logar caused flash floods that killed at least 20 people and destroyed more than 3,000 dwellings.In addition to those deceased, the rainstorm that pounded parts of the province on Saturday also left more than 30 people injured, according to the provincial governor’s office.
According to the statement, the floods also killed approximately 2,000 livestock and ruined dozens of canals in addition to about 5,000 acres of agricultural land, mostly orchards.
Numerous Afghans perish each year as a result of floods and violent downpours, especially in rural areas of extreme poverty where poorly constructed dwellings are frequently at danger of collapsing.
In a separate statement, government spokesman Bilal Karimi pleaded with the international community to offer assistance.In this crucial moment, Karimi urged the international community, “to join forces with the Afghans and (to) spare no effort to support the victims.”
