Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

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Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
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Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours.

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Residents take cover from heavy rain at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Residents take cover from heavy rain under the umbrella of a food stall at a market in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A man rides a bicycle through heavy rain in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A man rides a motorcycle with two passengers under a plastic cover through heavy rain in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours, authorities said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths over the past five days to 42 with more heavy rain forecast. The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said another 66 people in total have been injured over the last five days, as thunderstorms and heavy rain that has affected nearly every province in Afghanistan triggered floods, landslides and lightning strikes. The agency said further heavy rain was forecast across the country over the next three days.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan said on X that their own preliminary field reports showed 19 people had died and more than 900 families had been affected by floods. It said assessments were still ongoing and the figures could change., with snow and heavy rain that trigger flash floods, often killing dozens, or even hundreds, of people at a time. In 2024,have amplified the impact of such disasters, particularly in remote areas where many homes are built of mud and offer limited protection against sudden deluges or heavy snowfall. Over the last 24 hours, 476 homes were partially or completely destroyed by the extreme weather, the national disaster agency said Tuesday, while businesses, agricultural land and irrigation canals were also damaged, affecting 603 families. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027Lawmakers hope new law spurs affordable housing, but some say it weakens local government controlWoman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s WestsideFlorida court shuts down online gift card business based in Ponte Vedra, imposes over $800K in finesDNA test connects Clay County Navy veteran to WWII POW missing for over 80 yearsSt. Augustine replacing downtown parking kiosks with cashless touchscreensHundreds participate in Jacksonville ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administrationFlagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsGAME DAY ⚾🦐 The defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp returnShould an HOA or property management company be required to post parking rules for visitors?Fights erupt at Palatka Junior-Senior High after field trip focused on mental health

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