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Severe Afghan Weather Claims 61 Lives, Disrupts Aid

1/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Severe weather in Afghanistan has caused 61 deaths over three days, including six children when their home collapsed on January 21.
The disaster management authority reports 110 people injured and 458 houses damaged as a result of the weather.
The Salang highway is closed, disrupting food supplies and electricity imports from Uzbekistan.
The United Nations estimates that half of Afghanistan's population will require humanitarian aid this year.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 earthquake in Afghanistan, which struck on April 18 with a magnitude of 5.6, resulted in over 77,000 deaths and extensive destruction, revealing the country's vulnerability to natural disasters. In response, the Afghan government and international organizations, including the United Nations, faced significant challenges in providing aid to 7.5 million affected individuals, a struggle that continues amid recent severe weather events.

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Story summary

Severe weather in Afghanistan has caused 61 deaths over three days, including six children when their home collapsed on January 21.
The disaster management authority reports 110 people injured and 458 houses damaged as a result of the weather.
The Salang highway is closed, disrupting food supplies and electricity imports from Uzbekistan.
The United Nations estimates that half of Afghanistan's population will require humanitarian aid this year.

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