This ariel view shows the scale of the devastation in northern Afghanistan.<br/> <br />Deadly flash floods caused by heavy rain have washed away hundreds of buildings, bridges and crops, only a dirty river remains.<br/> <br />More than 50 people have been killed and hundreds have been forced to leave their homes.<br/> <br />Back on land, these people in Baghlan survived the disaster but desperately need supplies.<br/> <br />(SOUDBITE) (Dari) AYUB RAHMAN, RESIDENT OF THE FLOODED AREA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We urge the government to provide first aid for those who have lost their homes in floods so they can survive."<br/> <br />Others wait for news of their loved ones, who are still missing.<br/> <br />Flooding and landslides are not uncommon during the rainy season and villagers here have scant shelter to protect them from the rising water and mud.
