Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:16am on 03 Mar 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Afghanistan grapples with the aftermath of heavy snowfall and storms, claiming nine lives and injuring two, according to the Taliban-led government. The extreme weather has ravaged provinces from north to south, causing casualties, destroying homes, and affecting livestock. Critical traffic routes like the Kabul-Herat highways and Salang Pass have been shut down, halting movement until clearance. The crisis compounds recent challenges, including earthquake devastation in Herat and mass deportations from Pakistan. Afghanistan faces a multifaceted struggle amid harsh weather conditions, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in the conflict-ridden nation.
