Death Toll from Severe Snowfall in Afghanistan Reaches 61

Snowfall in Afghanistan kills 61, injures over 110, and damages hundreds of homes across multiple provinces.

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Heavy snowfall in Afghanistan leaves 61 dead, hundreds of homes damaged, and infrastructure disrupted across multiple provinces.[IC :by AFP]

By News Desk

January 24, 2026

The National Disaster Preparedness Authority of the Taliban government has reported that the death toll from recent severe snowfall in Afghanistan has risen to 61.

The authority’s spokesperson stated that over 110 people have been injured and hundreds of homes partially or completely destroyed due to heavy snow and rainfall. Mohammad Yousuf Hammad, spokesperson of the authority, warned that the number of casualties may increase as assessments continue.

The unusually heavy snowfall began on Wednesday, disrupting roads, electricity, and communication networks across the country. Afghanistan, already facing severe drought in recent years, is now confronting a new humanitarian crisis due to these unprecedented weather conditions.

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