Flash floods in northern Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people the Taliban authorities said on Saturday, without giving a more precise figure.
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00:00 "Flash floods in northern Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people," the Taliban authorities
00:04 said on Saturday, without giving a more precise figure.
00:08 The seasonal rains have inundated the province of Baghlan the worst, but people in three
00:13 other provinces - Ghor, Herat and Takhar - have also been hit.
00:17 The Taliban's chief spokesman said that many people have also been injured and that a rescue
00:22 effort is underway.
00:24 Zabihullah Mujahid said many houses have also been destroyed, which has resulted in significant
00:30 financial losses for many people.
00:32 (whooshing)