A powerful storm swept through the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday, leaving one person dead and injuring at least 32 others, according to local officials.Saifullah Khalid, head of Nangarhar province’s National Disaster Management Authority, confirmed the casualties on Friday.
He stated that the injured were transported to local hospitals, where 28 have since been discharged.
Four individuals remain under medical care.The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage across the city.
Two telecommunications towers were toppled, and dozens of trees were uprooted.
Solar panels and various private properties also sustained significant damage or were destroyed. The post One dead, dozens injured as powerful storm strikes Jalalabad, Afghanistan first appeared on TINS News | Afghanistan News.