Afghanistan Floods: At Least 20 Dead, around 100 Missing Including Parun Mayor After Flash Floods in Nuristan
At least 20 people have died and around 100, including the Mayor of Parun, are missing after severe floods hit Nuristan Province in Afghanistan. Rescue operations are ongoing as more heavy rain is forecast.
Nuristan, Afghanistan: At least 20 people have died and around 100 people, including the Mayor of Parun, are missing after torrential rains triggered severe flash floods in Parun, the capital of Nuristan Province in eastern Afghanistan. According to officials, more than 80 people have been injured, while rescue operations are continuing amid fears that the death toll and property losses could rise.
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Flash Floods Devastate Parun City in Nuristan
Heavy rainfall caused devastating floods in Parun, the capital city of Nuristan Province, severely affecting the area.
According to Yousuf Hamad, a member of Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Committee, the floods have caused widespread destruction across the city.
He said that around 100 people are missing, including the Mayor of Parun, while more than 80 people have been injured.
Rescue Operations Continue as Casualties May Rise
Authorities said rescue and relief operations are currently underway in the affected areas.
Officials warned that the death toll and financial losses could increase as rescue teams continue searching for the missing.
The floods have completely destroyed numerous:
- Houses
- Shops
- Government buildings
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Social Organization Says Parun Municipality Suffered Heavy Damage
Ishqullah Safi, head of a local social organization, said Parun Municipality has suffered severe damage due to the floods.
He added that relief activities have been intensified in the affected areas to assist flood victims.
Afghan Meteorological Department Issues Fresh Warning
The Afghan Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall and flooding may continue until Wednesday.
Authorities said 10 provinces across the country could be affected by flooding.
Residents have been advised to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Follow precautionary measures
- Stay alert for weather updates
Experts Link Rising Flood Risk to Climate Change and Deforestation
Experts said Afghanistan is among the countries most vulnerable to:
- Climate change
- Heavy rainfall
- Drought
- Other natural disasters
Environmental experts also warned that large-scale deforestation and illegal timber smuggling have reduced the land’s ability to absorb water, increasing the risk of severe flooding.
They cautioned that unless natural resources and forests are protected, such devastating floods could become even more severe in the future.
The devastating flash floods in Parun, Nuristan Province, have claimed at least 20 lives, left around 100 people missing, including the Mayor of Parun, and injured more than 80 people. Rescue operations remain ongoing as officials warn that the death toll may rise. Authorities have also issued fresh weather alerts for 10 Afghan provinces, while experts have linked the growing flood risk to climate change, deforestation, and illegal timber smuggling.
