FARAH, Afghanistan — At least 21 people were killed after sudden flash floods swept through a mountainous area in Qala-e-Kah district of western Farah province, local sources told Amu.
The victims, who had traveled to the area for leisure, were caught off guard when the floods surged unexpectedly, throwing them into a deep ravine, the sources said.
At least four others were injured, and several children were among the dead.
Taliban officials have not yet commented on the incident, and further details remain unclear.
The flooding comes amid severe weather shifts across Afghanistan, with heavy rains increasing concerns over natural disasters in several provinces.
In 2024, Afghanistan experienced a series of devastating floods that resulted in significant loss of life and property.
In May, flash floods in Baghlan province led to at least 315 deaths, with over 2,000 homes destroyed and hundreds more individuals reported missing or injured.
The United Nations reported that, as of July 2024, the number of casualties from flooding had risen to 58 fatalities and 380 injuries, with assessments indicating that at least 734 families required urgent humanitarian assistance and 573 houses had been damaged or destroyed.
