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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThousands buried in mudslides in Afghanistan following torrential rain
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27265516<snip>
Rescuers in Afghanistan are sifting through mud for a second day after a landslide that is feared to have buried at least 2,000 people.
The UN said more than 350 bodies had been recovered in the remote north-east Afghan province of Badakhshan.
Hundreds of homes were buried on Friday when a section of a mountain collapsed following torrential rain.
The BBC's David Loyn in Kabul says rescue efforts are rudimentary and survivors are unlikely to be found.
Local police handed out bread and water to the thousands of people who spent the night without shelter.
Much of north and east Afghanistan has been hit by heavy rain in recent days.
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Thousands buried in mudslides in Afghanistan following torrential rain (Original Post)
malaise
May 2014
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polly7
(20,582 posts)1. OMG ... how horrible.
"Correspondents say it is one of the poorest regions in one of the poorest countries on earth, and it could be weeks before the full extent of the catastrophe is known."
So sad. I hope the world steps up to help these people.
So sad. I hope the world steps up to help these people.
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)2. Hopefully our military will help!
Finally, a good use for them in Afghanistan!
Mondavi
(176 posts)3. Torrential rains
Still 38,000 US military in Afghanistan as of January 2014.
They're going to need a great deal of help and hope we'll be providing it.