Taliban says ‘hundreds of our fellow citizens’ have died in floods in Afghanistan

By Necva Tastan

ISTANBUL (AA) - The interim Taliban administration said Saturday that hundreds of lives have been lost, and many more have been injured as a result of torrential floods in Afghanistan.

"Regrettably, hundreds of our fellow citizens have succumbed to these calamitous floods, while a substantial number have sustained injuries," said administration spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, without specifying numbers.

In the wake of recent catastrophic floods that have ravaged several provinces, including Badakhshan, Baghlan, Ghor and Herat, Afghanistan extended its deepest condolences to affected families and pledged support in recovery efforts, he wrote on X.

"The deluge has wrought extensive devastation upon residential properties, resulting in significant financial losses," he said.

Mujahid urged residents to contribute to the aid initiatives to assist those in need during this challenging time.

Flash floods struck several parts of Afghanistan, officials said last Friday night, with at least 50 dead.