Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHANJanuary 24, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Heavy snow and rainfall in Afghanistan over the past three days have resulted in 61 deaths and 110 injuries, according to the country's disaster management authority. The severe weather has also destroyed or damaged 458 homes and killed hundreds of animals across 15 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces. The events, which occurred as of Saturday, have prompted authorities to struggle with opening roads and accessing isolated villages. Afghanistan is particularly susceptible to extreme weather, and the disaster management authority expects the reported numbers to change as more information becomes available. The country's vulnerability is exacerbated by conflict, poor infrastructure, economic struggles, and deforestation.

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