The United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) says recent floods in Afghanistan have left dozens dead and injured, and destroyed hundreds of homes as well as parts of critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The agency reported on Sunday, 1 September, that the incidents occurred between July 20 and August 3 in central and eastern Afghanistan and affected the lives of many residents.<\/p>\n
According to UNICEF, Parun district in Nuristan province was among the worst-hit areas. The report said 24 people were killed and 125 injured in the district, while several others remain missing.<\/p>\n
UNICEF added that 120 homes in Parun were destroyed or damaged. A private health centre, local markets, bridges, roads and water supply networks were also damaged by the floods.<\/p>\n
In central Afghanistan, floods in nine provinces left two people dead and six injured. According to the report, 316 homes were damaged in these areas and about 2,057 people were affected.<\/p>\n
UNICEF warned that the floods may have displaced or exposed munitions and explosive materials that had previously been buried underground, a development that could pose new risks to local residents.<\/p>\n
Nuristan province is located in eastern Afghanistan and, because of its mountainous terrain and difficult access, is considered one of the areas vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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