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Floods in Afghanistan: US contingent and UNHCR to aid

Kabul, Afghanistan - Airlifts by chopper in order to rescue habitants in most affected areas

The heavy seasonal rains and melting of the snow are causing problems in Afghanistan: many rivers burst its banks forcing several families to evacuate thier own houses. The great number of dead (about 200) and missing persons has forced the US military contingent and humanitarian associations to carry out airlifts by Chinook helicopters to rescue people. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 116793
Rome, Italy, 03/21/2005 17:49
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