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

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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.

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

factualthe country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

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

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

statisticSpokesman Mohammad Yousuf Hammad

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

predictionMohammad Nasim Moradi, head of meteorology at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation

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Heavy snowfall and rain in Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people and injured 110 others, the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday.Spokesman Mohammad Yousuf Hammad said 458 houses had been completely or partially destroyed over the past three days of severe weather, affecting at least 360 families. Losses of livestock were also reported.Hammad said the figures were preliminary, adding that assessment teams were continuing surveys in affected regions and that the toll could rise.In a separate announcement, the Ministry of Public Works said the Salang Tunnel, a key route linking the capital Kabul with northern provinces, has been closed to traffic for the past three days due to heavy snowfall.The tunnel is a vital corridor for trade and transport between the regions.Traffic grinds to a halt in Kabul on Friday. Photo: EPAMohammad Nasim Moradi, head of meteorology at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, said that forecasts for the next two days indicate snow and rain will continue in several parts of the country, likely causing further travel disruptions and road blockages in mountainous areas, including the Salang region.

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