20 dead, over 100 missing in Parun floods in Nuristan — Pajhwok

The National Disaster Preparedness Authority says that, according to preliminary information, at least 20 people have died, more than 80 have been injured and over 100 others remain missing following recent floods in Parun, the capital of Nuristan province. In a statement, the authority said the figures were preliminary and that rescue teams were still working in the affected area. It added that verified information would be shared with the media after the survey and assessment process is completed, noting that the casualty figures may change. The floods struck this afternoon and also caused significant financial and property losses.