Afghanistan’s first heavy rains and snowfall of the season ended a long dry spell but sparked deadly flash floods across multiple regions. At least 17 people were killed and 11 injured, while infrastructure, livestock and livelihoods suffered damage. Authorities say 1,800 families were affected nationwide. Assessment teams have been deployed as extreme weather, worsened by climate change and weak infrastructure, continues to threaten vulnerable communities across urban and rural areas. #Afghanis