Afghanistan death toll rises to 23 after flash floods hit Nuristan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least 23 people, including a local mayor, have died after flash floods caused by heavy rains devastated Paroon, the capital of Afghanistan\u2019s eastern Nuristan province, and surrounding areas, authorities reported Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The flooding caused severe damage in the region, with emergency teams continuing efforts to assess the impact and respond to affected communities. The mayor of Paroon was among those killed in the disaster, according to local officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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