Flood! 6 killed, 8 injured

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The Taliban-led Ministry of Disaster Management said six people had been killed and eight wounded in seven provinces due to recent rains and floods. 

Rahimi, a spokesman for the Taliban-led ministry, said 30 homes had been destroyed and 832 animals had died in the floods. Six people were killed and eight others were injured. Seven bridges have collapsed and some agricultural lands and orchards have lost their crops.

Meanwhile, Nuristan governor's spokesman Saifuddin Lawton said 300 animals had died in the flood-hit province. Moreover, residents have suffered financial losses. People's agricultural land, bridges and roads have been destroyed in the floods.

People affected by natural disasters have urged the present government to look after their needs. "The recent floods in Ghor province have caused a lot of damage to people. We call on the Islamic Emirate to provide emergency assistance to those affected as soon as possible. "