Messages of condolence and support have poured in from foreign governments, international organizations and prominent Afghan figures following the devastating flash floods that struck Parun, the capital of Nuristan province on Monday.

Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan Takayoshi Masamoto expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and injuries caused by the floods, extending heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and wishing a swift recovery to those affected.

The European Union Delegation to Afghanistan also expressed solidarity with the people of Nuristan, offering condolences to bereaved families, expressing hope that those still missing would be found quickly, and praising the efforts of rescue teams.

The Embassy of Iran in Kabul conveyed its condolences over the floods in Nuristan and other eastern provinces, expressing sympathy with affected families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan, said he was deeply saddened by reports of the disaster and extended his thoughts to the victims, their families and emergency responders carrying out search and rescue operations.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said its teams are on the ground conducting rapid multi-sector assessments to identify urgent humanitarian needs, noting that the flooding has caused casualties and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland.

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and called on Afghan business leaders and humanitarian organizations to provide urgent assistance to flood-affected communities.

Afghanistan national cricket star Rashid Khan also appealed for immediate support, urging national and international aid organizations, charitable institutions and wealthy Afghans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance, including food, medicine and shelter, to families affected by the disaster.

Search and rescue operations remain underway as authorities continue assessing the full scale of the tragedy.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused Pakistan of facilitating US military operations in Afghanistan during the two-decade conflict, saying Islamabad allowed American aircraft to use its airspace to carry out strikes.

Speaking at a conference, Fazlur Rehman claimed Pakistan had never prevented armed fighters from crossing into Afghanistan and criticized what he described as contradictory state policies.

He also said Afghanistan is a country that needs peace, stability and independence, but alleged that Pakistan’s military establishment has repeatedly contributed to instability in the country.

According to Fazlur Rehman, whenever the United States or Western countries sought to destabilize Afghanistan, Pakistan acted as a proxy while simultaneously presenting itself as a partner in the fight against terrorism.

The JUI-F leader also criticized the Pakistani government’s policy on the registration of religious seminaries, warning that the approach could fuel protests and heighten tensions within the country.

Afghanistan’s National Disaster Preparedness Authority has released updated preliminary figures showing that 23 people have been killed, 80 injured and nearly 100 remain missing following devastating flash floods in Parun, the capital of Nuristan province on Monday.

Taj Mohammad Hemat, deputy spokesperson for the authority, said 15 bodies have so far been recovered, while search and rescue teams continue operations in the affected areas.

According to officials, the floods completely destroyed seven houses and partially damaged 23 others. The disaster also destroyed 70 shops, 40 vehicles and 11 hotels, either completely or partially.

Authorities stressed that the figures remain preliminary and are expected to change as rescue efforts and damage assessments continue.

Emergency teams are still working to locate missing people and deliver assistance to affected families.