Flash flood kills 21 in Afghanistan: Officials

Flash flood kills 21 in Afghanistan: Officials
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Summary Afghan officials say flash flood in northern village has killed at least 21 people.

The deputy police chief in Sari Pul province says 45 houses were destroyed in Dahmra village late on Sunday as heavy rains caused floodwaters to rush down the mountains.Sayed Jahangir Kramat said rescue teams were headed to the area on Monday.He said the dead included men, women and children, many who were attending a wedding in the village.