Afghanistan & Pakistan: 121 Lives Lost in Deadly Storms

0:00It's April 4, Canada news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Heavy rains and storms have claimed at least 121 lives over the past two weeks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to Disaster, officials in both nations. In Afghanistan, 77 people died and 137 were injured from floods and landslides since March 26, with 26 more killed in just the last 48 hours from similar disasters. Meanwhile, Pakistan reports 44 deaths, including 32, and the northern Kaibir-Pakhton-Kwa province since March 25 and 12 in. Southwestern Baluchistan, starting March 20, farmers in places like Herat are reeling from destroyed crops and homes, with some saying they've never seen floods this bad, forcing families to stay. Put despite the risks since moving costs too much. Officials are urging folks to avoid rivers and flooded areas while watching weather updates closely, especially as Afghanistan battles back to fourth.

1:02Shifts from drought to deadly downpours amid fragile infrastructure and climate pressures.