The Taliban’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced that nine people have been killed and 11 others injured as a result of heavy rainfall, floods, storms, and lightning over the past 48 hours.
Hafiz Mohammad Yousuf Hamad, spokesperson for the authority, said on Monday, May 11, that these incidents occurred in the provinces of Kapisa, Panjshir, Samangan, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, and Nuristan.
According to him, in addition to human casualties, the incidents also caused financial damage.
The spokesperson added that following these natural disasters, six houses were completely destroyed and six others were partially damaged.
He also noted that the NDMA had previously warned about the possibility of flooding during the rainy season and had urged residents of vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures.
