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Flash Floods Kill One, Injure 13 in Afghanistan's Herat Province

Flash floods in Afghanistan's Herat province have resulted in one death and 13 injuries, with rescue operations ongoing for trapped individuals. A passenger bus overturned on the Herat-Farah highway due to flooding, causing the injuries. Provincial officials report multiple vehicles stranded and ongoing efforts to rescue people from floodwaters. This follows national reports of 28 fatalities and widespread damage from heavy rains and floods across numerous provinces since late February.

Key Points: Herat Flash Floods: Casualties and Rescue Operations

  • One fatality in Adraskan district
  • 13 injured in bus overturn
  • Rescue ops for trapped people in Torghundi river
  • 28 killed nationwide since late February
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Afghanistan: One killed, 13 injured in Herat flash floods

One dead, 13 injured as flash floods hit Herat, Afghanistan. Rescue teams work to free trapped individuals amid widespread flood damage.

"One person lost his life - Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi"

Kabul, April 2

One person was killed and 13 others injured after flash floods swept through several areas in Afghanistan's Herat province, local media reported citing an official statement on Thursday.

Afghanistan's Pajhwok Afghan News quoted provincial governor spokesman Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi as saying that rescue operations were being conducted to rescue trapped people. Saeedi said a trailer truck was also stranded due to floodwaters on the Herat-Kandahar highway. However, the situation was resolved due to timely action.

Saeedi said that 13 people were injured after a passenger bus travelling on the Herat-Farah highway overturned due to flooding. He said that three people were trapped due to floods in Adraskan district. Among them, two were rescued through efforts made by local residents and response team while one person lost his life.

He said that rescue operations were being conducted to rescue two people trapped by floodwaters in the Torghundi river. In a similar incident, three vehicles were stranded in floodwaters in Rud Bazaar area of Gulran district. However, all passengers and vehicles were safely rescued by response teams and local residents.

On March 30, Disaster Preparedness Authority spokesperson Mohammad Yousuf Hamad said that 28 people have been killed and 49 others injured due to heavy rains, floods and lightening in several provinces of Afghanistan since February 26.

Hamad said that the affected provinces include Kandahar, Helmand, Herat, Ghor, Kabul, Kapisa, Parwan, Panjshir, Jawzjan, Faryab, Badakhshan, Bamyan, Daikundi, Paktia, Paktika, Logar, Zabul, Balkh, Badghis, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Baghlan, Takhar, Laghman, and Nangarhar, Afghanistan's Tolo News reported.

As many as 568 houses and 10 shops were destroyed, 93 kilometres of roads damaged and around 244 livestock lost during the floods. Hamad said that 1,130 families have been impacted by these rains.

Hamad said that the Disaster Preparedness Authority has sent assistance, food supplies and other aid to the impacted residents. Authorities have asked residents to ensure their safety and advised them to stay away from rivers and flood-prone regions.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The resilience of the local residents and response teams is commendable. Rescuing people and vehicles in such difficult conditions is no small feat. It's a stark reminder of how vulnerable communities are to extreme weather events, which seem to be increasing.
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Rohit P
This is tragic. 28 lives lost since February is a huge number. The list of affected provinces is almost the entire country. It shows a lack of proper disaster infrastructure. While the authorities are sending aid, long-term solutions for flood management are needed. Our own states like Bihar and Assam face this yearly, so we know prevention is key.
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Priya S
The loss of livestock is devastating for those families. For many, that's their entire livelihood gone in an instant. 244 animals... that's a huge economic blow on top of everything else. Hope the aid includes support to rebuild their means of income.
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Michael C
The timely action mentioned that resolved the stranded truck situation is a positive note. It shows that with proper coordination, some tragedies can be averted. The advisory for people to stay away from rivers is crucial—often curiosity or the need to travel overrides safety.
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Kavya N
Natural disasters don't see borders. As a neighbour, India should also consider offering humanitarian assistance if needed and if it can be accepted. So many families impacted... 1130 families is a massive number of people displaced and in need.

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