Local officials say flooding in northern Afghanistan has killed more than 70 people and left hundreds missing.
Authorities in the Guzirga i-Nur district of Baghlan province say the death toll is likely to climb.
The police chief said many women and children are among the victims.
Massive flash floods caused by torrential rains in northern Afghanistan are common in the spring and primitive villages cannot withstand the force of the flooding.

The defence ministry says that two army helicopters have been deployed to provide assistance - correspondents say the landing difficulties mean it is not clear how they will now be used.