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50 Killed in Afghanistan Flash Floods in Single Day Tragedy

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Flash flooding in Afghanistan's Baghlan province claimed the lives of at least 50 people, predominantly women and children, as confirmed by Hedayatullah Hamdard, the head of the provincial natural disaster management department. The sudden deluge, triggered by heavy seasonal rains, caught residents off guard, resulting in a tragic loss of life.

Emergency responders, aided by security forces from the national army and police, are actively engaged in search and rescue operations, combing through debris and mud in a bid to locate any potential survivors. Hamdard has cautioned that the death toll may escalate as the situation unfolds.

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This devastating event adds to the toll of flash flooding and other flood-related incidents that have gripped Afghanistan since mid-April. Approximately 100 fatalities have been reported across 10 provinces, underscoring the widespread impact of the natural disaster. No region has been spared from the devastation, with farmland inundated and agricultural livelihoods jeopardized in a country where the majority of the population relies on agriculture for sustenance.

The vulnerability of Afghanistan to climate change is exacerbated by its arid climate and limited resources for disaster preparedness and mitigation. A relatively dry winter has left the soil ill-prepared to absorb rainfall, heightening the risk of flooding during the rainy season.

Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Afghanistan ranks among the countries most susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. Scientists warn that the nation's socio-economic challenges, compounded by decades of conflict, leave it ill-equipped to cope with the consequences of environmental degradation.

As Afghanistan grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, the need for comprehensive disaster management strategies and international support to mitigate the impact of climate change becomes increasingly urgent.

May 11, 2024 11:55 a.m. 7827

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