FARAH, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- At least 21 people lost their lives and six others were injured as heavy rain and flash floods hit western Afghanistan's Farah province, a local official reported on Tuesday.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the vicinities of Qalakah district of the province, killing 21 people, including women and children, and injuring six others, said Mohammad Israel Sayar, the provincial director for the disaster management authority.

Most parts of Afghanistan have been receiving rain and snowfall since Monday. Afghanistan's meteorological department has predicted snowfall and scattered rain along with flash floods in 32 out of the country's 34 provinces. Enditem

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