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Extreme Rains in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 47, Injure Hundreds

HeadlineJul 18, 2024

Officials in Afghanistan say torrential rains in the east of the country have killed at least 47 people and injured hundreds of others in recent days. The International Rescue Committee warned the situation is only likely to get worse, and called on international donors to step up, saying, “Decades of conflict and economic crisis has meant that the country has faced setback after setback as it tries to find its feet.”

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