Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say
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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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AI-ExtractedIn 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods.
Hundreds of animals had died in 15 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.
61 people had died and 110 were injured, while 458 homes had been completely or partially destroyed.
Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events.
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