2021 Nuristan floods

2021 Nuristan floods
Nuristan province in Afghanistan
Date28 July 2021 – August 2021
CauseHeavy rainfall
Deaths113
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Flooding began in the Kamdesh District in Nuristan, Afghanistan, due to heavy rains. As of July 31, the death toll is at 113 while the number of people missing is unknown.[1][2] According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed, heavy rain on July 28 caused the flooding.[3]

  1. ^ "Death Toll in Nuristan Flash Floods Rises to 113". 31 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Dozens killed by flash flooding in Taliban-held area of Afghanistan". The Independent. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Taliban say flooding kills 150 in northeastern Afghanistan". AP NEWS. 29 July 2021. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.