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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods hit Nuristan province

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Flash floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province have killed at least 20 people and injured over 80, with the city of Parun being heavily affected. The country's vulnerability to natural disasters is attributed to poor infrastructure and climate change. This event highlights ongoing challenges in disaster response.

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20 deaths and over 80 injuries

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20 people have been killed in flash floods in Nuristan province.

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20 people have been killed in flash floods in Nuristan province.

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  • 20 deaths and over 80 injuries
  • Parun is hit particularly hard

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Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun particularly affected. A lack of infrastructure and the effects of climate change have left the country vulnerable to natural events.

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20 people have been killed in flash floods in Nuristan province.

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More than 80 people have been injured in the flash floods.

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Parun city was hit particularly hard by the floods.

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Lack of infrastructure and climate change effects make Afghanistan vulnerable to natural disasters.

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