Flash flooding in eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 16 people after heavy rains swept parts of a mountainous area, an Afghan official said.
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Heavy floods hit the Khewa district, said Attaullah Khogyani, spokesman for the governor of Nangarharn province. He added that four others were injured in the incident.
The majority of the victims are children, said Khogyani. He added that a team has been sent to the area to help with emergency services following the foul weather.
The flash floods damaged dozens of homes, the spokesman added.
Summer often brings heavy rainfalls in eastern Afghanistan leading to floods that can leave hundreds of people dead and many more injured every year.
Australian Associated Press