Floodwaters Sweep Through Afghan Village, Leaving Devastation in Their Wake The village of Jaghuri, nestled in the remote mountains of northeastern Afghanistan, was caught off guard by a torrential flood on Wednesday morning.
Heavy rainfall and snowmelt from nearby glaciers combined to unleash a deluge that brought destruction to the village's streets. The causes of the flood are complex and multifaceted.
Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events, while deforestation and soil erosion have made the region more vulnerable to flooding.