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22 Dead, Houses Destroyed Over Heavy Floods In Afghanistan

22 Dead, Houses Destroyed Over Heavy Floods In Afghanistan

Heavy rain and flood have killed more than 20 people and destroyed hundreds of houses in Afghanistan.

The Taliban government, on Thursday, said that they are struggling to cope with the disaster and will approach international relief organisations for help.

Hassibullah Shekhani, Head of Communications and Information, Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said: "Due to flooding and storms in 12 provinces, 22 people have died and 40 injured."

Shekhani said 500 houses were destroyed, 2,000 damaged, 300 head of livestock killed, and some 3,000 acres of crops damaged.

He said the International Committee of the Red Cross was helping and officials would approach other international organisations for help.

It is claimed that the rain and flood were particularly severe in the western provinces of Badghis and Faryab and the northern province of Baghlan.

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