At least 40 people have died in floods in Afghanistan

It caused heavy rains in Nangarhar province in the east of Afghanistan At least 40 people died and 347 others were injured as a result of the flood.

As a result of floods in Afghanistan, at least 40 people died, 347 people were injured, Anadolu agency reports.

Five members of the same family are among the victims , said Sadiqullah Quraishy , the press secretary of the region. They died when the roof of the house collapsed.

All the victims were recorded in the eastern province of Nangarhar, said Sharaf Zaman, representative of the interim Ministry of Health . He added that the number of victims may increase.

An Afghan official said medical services are being provided to the victims and the interim administration is working in coordination with international organizations to prevent the spread of the disease.

It is noted that about 400 houses were destroyed in Nangarhar region. Electricity has been cut off in many areas. Communication is limited in Jalalabad. The damage is still being determined.

Earlier, the government warned of strong storms and rainfall in 12 regions of the country.

Let's remind that more than 300 people died in severe floods observed in Afghanistan in May.