Images of a flooded area in northeastern Afghanistan

The toll from deadly flash flooding that ripped through northern Afghanistan on Friday rose to 62 people, mainly women and children, an official said, in a country highly vulnerable to climate change. A disaster management official in the northern province of Baghlan said heavy seasonal rains sparked the flooding, and residents were unprepared for the sudden rush of water. 

According to the official, the toll will probably increase and Emergency personnel were "searching for any possible victims under the mud and rubble, with the help of security forces from the national army and police. Dozens of tents, blankets and food were provided to those who lost their homes, he added.