Storms in Eastern Afghanistan kill 35, injure 230

Heavy rains and hail struck Jalalabad city and surrounding districts in Nangarhar province on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least 35 lives and leaving over 230 people injured.

Officials from Nangarhar’s Department of Information and Culture confirmed the death toll, reporting that the deceased and injured have been transported to Nangarhar Central Hospital and Nangarhar Provincial Hospital for treatment.

Initial assessments indicate that approximately 400 houses have been destroyed...