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- Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains after a heat wave struck Parun, the capital of Afghanistan's Nuristan province, on July 20, 2026, killing at least 20 people, injuring over 80, and leaving more than 100 missing, including the city's mayor.
- The floodwaters damaged homes, shops, roads and government buildings, with preliminary damage estimated at 35 million dollars.
- Rescue teams and the Afghan Red Crescent are delivering relief, but the rugged terrain, reachable only by helicopter or on foot, is hampering operations.
- Officials warn the death toll may rise as more rain is expected, and the Taliban administration has appealed for international aid.
What to watch next
- Whether the number of deaths and missing rises as searches continue in the debris
- Possible further flooding with more rain forecast in the coming days
- The scale and arrival of international humanitarian assistance requested by the Taliban administration
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