Catastrophic rains kill 50, leave 2,000 homes in ruins in Ghor province.

Severe weather highlights vulnerability to disasters and climate change.

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Helicopter crash complicates rescue. Taliban and international aid agencies appeal for urgent help.

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Withdrawal of foreign forces leads to aid shortfall. Urgent humanitarian assistance needed.

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