61 die in Afghanistan, 110 injured, amid heavy snow, rain

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaJanuary 24, 2026 at 02:38 PM

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Heavy snow and rain in Afghanistan have resulted in at least 61 deaths and 110 injuries over the past three days, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The severe weather has also destroyed or partially damaged 458 houses, impacting at least 360 families, and caused livestock losses. The NDMA anticipates the death toll may rise as assessment teams continue surveying affected regions. The Ministry of Public Works has closed the Salang Tunnel, a crucial route connecting Kabul with northern provinces, due to heavy snowfall, disrupting trade and transport. The Ministry of Transport and Aviation forecasts continued snow and rain in several parts of the country, potentially causing further travel disruptions and road blockages, particularly in mountainous areas.

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The Salang Tunnel has been closed to traffic for the past three days due to heavy snowfall.

factual — the Ministry of Public Works100% confidence

Heavy snowfall and rain in Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people and injured 110 others.

factual — the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)95% confidence

The figures were preliminary, adding that assessment teams were continuing surveys in affected regions and that the toll could rise.

quote — Hammad90% confidence

458 houses had been completely or partially destroyed over the past three days of severe weather.

statistic — Spokesman Mohammad Yousuf Hammad90% confidence

Forecasts for the next two days indicate snow and rain will continue in several parts of the country.

prediction — Mohammad Nasim Moradi, head of meteorology at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation80% confidence

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Ministry of Transport and Aviation 50% Mohammad Nasim Moradi 60% Ministry of Public Works 60% Kabul ×270% Salang Tunnel ×270% National Disaster Management Authority 70% Mohammad Yousuf Hammad 70% Afghanistan ×290%

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afghanistan 100% heavy snow 90% rain 80% deaths 70% national disaster management authority 60% injuries 60% salang tunnel 60% travel disruptions 50% weather 50% road blockages 40%

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Afghanistan

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