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Afghanistan: Thousands in need of aid after deadly floods

Beenish Javed
May 13, 2024

Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed hundreds and displaced thousands, with the northern province of Baghlan the worst affected. Experts say the unusually heavy rains are linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.

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