Landslide in Afghanistan claims 25 lives, injures others

A landslide in Nuristan province’s Norgaram district, caused by severe weather, has claimed 25 lives and injured 10, with ongoing rescue efforts

A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rain and snowfall has struck a village in the Norgaram district of Nuristan province, eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 25 lives.

The incident occurred late Sunday night, as confirmed by district Governor Qari Habibullah Sabir on Monday.

The disaster, which affected the Tatin Dara area of the Norgaram district, has also left 10 people injured. Women and children are reported among the casualties. In the aftermath of the calamity, rescue operations are ongoing in a bid to aid the affected villagers.

The intensity of the landslide led to the destruction and significant damage of at least 20 houses in the area. Mullah Janan Saeq, a spokesperson for the national disaster authority, indicated that the number of casualties might fluctuate as rescue efforts continue.

Afghanistan, including its capital city, Kabul, has been experiencing a spell of rain and snowfall since Sunday afternoon, contributing to the hazardous conditions that led to this catastrophe.

The Afghan community is now rallying to support those affected, as the country faces the challenges of dealing with such natural disasters amidst its varied and often rugged terrain.

The full impact of the landslide is still being assessed, and the authorities are working diligently to provide relief and support to the victims and their families.

Source: Newsroom