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Deadly Afghanistan floods kill at least 26 as aid agencies race to reach survivors

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Flash floods have killed at least 26 people across eastern Afghanistan, with the mountainous province of Nuristan bearing the brunt of the disaster by accounting for 23 of the fatalities.

The severe weather swept away homes, markets, and vital infrastructure such as roads. In the aftermath of the disaster, search and rescue teams have continued efforts to locate individuals reported missing.

Concurrently, aid agencies are racing against time to reach survivors in the affected areas. The ongoing rescue and relief operations highlight the immediate humanitarian challenges following the severe weather event.

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