Afghanistan heavy rains this year kill 250 people: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains in Afghanistan have killed 250 people this year, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday.

Humanitarians in the country simultaneously conduct needs assessment and deliver aid for 100,000 people affected, said Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

"To date, 85,000 people have received some kind of aid including food, tents, heal