Flash Floods in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 26, Aid Efforts Underway
Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods in Nuristan province and near the Pakistan border, causing widespread destruction and urgent humanitarian needs.
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Heavy rains triggered deadly flash floods in Nuristan province and near the Pakistan border, causing widespread destruction and urgent humanitarian needs.
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