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Severe Weather Claims Nine Lives in Afghanistan: UN Agency

Severe weather, including storms, heavy snowfall, and rain, has claimed the lives of at least nine people. As a result, the fatalities occurred across Afghanistan’s northern and eastern regions during the first half of January. According to a report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), these events have had devastating consequences.

In Kunar, Laghman, and Nuristan provinces, heavy rainfall and snowfall on January 2 damaged homes and caused road traffic accidents along the Kabul-Jalalabad highway. These incidents resulted in five fatalities and injuries to 17 others, OCHA reported on Tuesday.

In Faryab province, extreme cold temperatures in Kohistan district on January 4 led to the deaths of two individuals. In Baghlan province, heavy snowfall and freezing conditions claimed three lives in Andarab district as of January 5.

Severe weather events have claimed nine lives across various regions. They continue to highlight the dire need for urgent intervention. These events also emphasize the importance of preparedness.

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The U.N., in collaboration with local authorities and humanitarian partners, is actively assessing the needs of affected families and prioritizing the delivery of emergency assistance. Relief efforts include providing food, winter supplies, and shelter materials to communities hardest hit by the harsh weather.

The fatalities underscore Afghanistan’s increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events. The country’s ongoing humanitarian and economic crises exacerbate these events. Poor infrastructure, widespread poverty, and limited resources to combat harsh winters leave communities particularly susceptible to such conditions.

This news is sourced from [Amu] and is for informational purposes only.

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