Tag: snow

Met office warns of heavy downpour

KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning on its Facebook page about the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in 27

More rain and snowfall forecasted

KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning on its Facebook page about the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in 12

Harsh winter makes life difficult for residents of remote areas

KABUL (SW) – Heavy snowfall during the harsh winter has made life difficult for many residents in the rural and remote corners of Afghanistan. A

Dozens of passengers stranded on Ghor – Kabul highway

GHOR (SW) – A number of passengers stranded on the Ghor – Kabul highway had been stranded in the Bekak gorge area since Thursday morning due to heavy snow and storms.

20 people trapped following heavy snowfall in Kunar

JALALABAD (SW) – At least 20 people got trapped following heavy snowfall in Kunar province, said officials on Monday.

Passengers stranded in Badghis snow rescued

QALA-I-NAU (SW) – Authorities in Badghis provvince say passengers trapped under heavy snowfall have finally been rescued.

Heavy snowfall disrupts key transportation routes

KABUL (SW) – Heavy snow and storms since last night have closed the Badghis-Herat highway and other transport routes in Ghor, Bamyan and Daikundi provinces, including the main Salangh Pass to the northern provinces.

Heavy snowfall claims three lives in Badakhshan

MONITORING (SW) – At least three people have lost their lives in Badakhshan province due to heavy snowfall, officials confirmed.

9 people killed, 30 injured due to avalanches

MONITORING (SW) – The humanitarian groups have confirmed at least 9 people recently lost their lives and 30 others were injured due to avalanches and flooding in 34 provinces of Afghanistan.