America's North Shore Journal

On June 27, 2007, a flash flood ravaged parts of the Rokha District. That day, within meters of the site for a future bridge, 23 people lost their lives when their bus washed off the Molakhel road. This stretch was one of two in Rokha that were destroyed by the floods. The roads have since been temporarily repaired, but vehicular traffic and water from a nearby stream are eroding them and creating very hazardous conditions. Now, the situation has improved. More than 100 people gathered today to watch as Haji Bahlol, the Panjshir province governor, officiated the Molakhel Bridge-groundbreaking ceremony. The event signified the start of a four-month, $116,000 construction project for the Rokha District, Panjshir province. Historically, construction in the area has not proved successful. Just three months prior to the flood, … Read entire article »