Heavy Rainstorms Devastate Eastern Afghanistan, Killing 35 and Injuring 230

Storms caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, with casualties expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

Overview

Severe thunderstorms led to the collapse of trees, walls, and roofs in Nangarhar province.
Medical teams are treating the injured in local hospitals, with many citizens donating blood.
The Taliban government has mobilized resources to provide shelter, food, and medicine to affected families.
A camp at the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan was particularly hard-hit, with many tents swept away.
The region's vulnerability to climate change is highlighted by recent extreme weather events, including deadly flash floods in May.