Al Jazeera · 2026-07-21
• What happened: Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 remain missing in flooding that has hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, according to officials. Residents are continuing to search through mud and ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village
At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 remain missing in flooding that has hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, according to officials. Residents are continuing to search through mud and rubble for survivors.
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