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Afghanistan - Flash floods in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan have claimed the lives of at least six people and injured five others.
Indonesia - Parts of the Indonesian port city of Semarang remained underwater Saturday, after high seasonal tides flooded coastal areas of Central Java province. For the past week, residents of Semarang say they have fought an ongoing battle to stop the water -- known locally as "the Rob" -- from rising. Soaked and exhausted in the 33 degrees midday heat, they struggle with sandbags, furniture and plastic bags as their possessions become consumed.
Kenya - At least 700 people are stranded in their villages in Isiolo County after heavy rains cut off roads. Among those threatened with starvation and disease because they cannot get food, and they cannot go to hospital are 620 children who are under five years and 48 expectant and lactating mothers.
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