The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Taliban authorities in Baghlan said recent flooding has caused significant casualties and damage in parts of the province.
According to the provincial governor’s office, the floods struck Khinjan and Dehna Ghori districts on Thursday, April 24, resulting in the deaths of three members of one family in Khinjan district.
Officials said at least 13 houses were destroyed in Dehna Ghori district, including in the Cheshma Jengan area.
The statement added that relevant authorities have been instructed to provide assistance to affected families, while emergency response teams have been deployed to the area.
The incident comes amid ongoing heavy rains in several parts of the country, which have triggered floods and caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure in recent days.