Archive · 24 Jan 2026
61 Killed in Afghanistan Due to Snow, Heavy Rainfall
In Afghanistan, very heavy snow and rain have caused a lot of problems.
Over the past three days, 61 people have died, and many more were hurt.
Houses were damaged, and a big road called the Salang highway was closed.
This made it hard for people to travel and get food.
Also, many people lost electricity because a power line was damaged.
The weather was so bad that roofs collapsed, and some people got very cold and sick.
Many families are now in trouble because of these storms.
The country needs help because these kinds of disasters happen often, and many people are already struggling to survive.
61 people killed and 110 injured due to snow and heavy rainfall in Afghanistan over three days.
458 houses were partially or fully destroyed, affecting 360 families.
Main causes of death include roof collapses, avalanches, and frostbite in sub-zero temperatures.
The Salang highway, a vital connection to northern provinces, has been closed.
Power outages in 12 provinces due to damage to a transmission line from Uzbekistan.
- Who
- Residents of central and northern Afghanistan
- What
- Natural disaster caused by snow and heavy rainfall
- When
- Between Wednesday and Friday (past three days)
- Where
- Central and northern provinces of Afghanistan
- Why
- Severe weather conditions leading to roof collapses, avalanches, and frostbite
- Casualties
- 61 dead, 110 injured
- Houses Damaged
- 458 (partially or fully destroyed)
- Affected Families
- 360
- Main Causes of Death
- Roof collapses, avalanches, frostbite
- Areas Affected
- Central and northern provinces
- Major Highway Closed
- Salang highway
- Power Outage
- 12 provinces without electricity
- Humanitarian Need
- Half of Afghanistan's population needs assistance