The death toll from recent heavy rain and hail in three Afghan provinces ... the drought," said Abdullah Jan Sayeq, spokesman for Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority.

In Afghanistan, at least 50 people have been killed due to heavy rain and flooding in central parts of the country. The numbers of casualties are likely to rise as dozens of people are still missing.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property in Afghanistan due to heavy rains and flash floods. In his condolence message on ...