Flash Floods in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, Kill at Least 23, Dozens Still Missing

Flash floods swept through a city in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province. The disaster killed at least 23 people. Dozens of residents remain missing after the waters receded. Nuristan is an isolated province in the country’s eastern region. Emergency responders are searching for the missing. The floods highlighted the vulnerability of remote communities. Local authorities are assessing damage and planning relief efforts. International aid agencies may be called upon for assistance.