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July 18, 2024

Extreme Rains in Eastern Afghanistan Kill at Least 47, Injure Hundreds
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Officials in Afghanistan say torrential rains in the east of the country
have killed at least 47 people and injured hundreds of others in recent
days. The International Rescue Committee warned the situation is only
likely to get worse, and called on international donors to step up,
saying, "Decades of conflict and economic crisis has meant that the
country has faced setback after setback as it tries to find its feet."


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