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Kabul–Jalalabad Highway Reblocked Due to Floods and Landslide
DID Press: Kabul–Jalalabad highway has once again been completely closed to traffic due to heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides in the Tangi Gharu area. According to the Ministry of Public Works, the route—which had been reopened on Friday morning,…
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Flood Alert Intensifies in Afghanistan as Over 20 Provinces Face Escalating Risk
DID Press: EU Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that large areas of eastern, southern, and western Afghanistan are expected to face intensified flooding over the next three days. Taliban authorities have also urged residents to avoid approaching bridges,…
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Floods and Severe Weather Leave 31 Dead and Injured in Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority under the Taliban administration reported that natural disasters over the past 24 hours have resulted in 31 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries across Afghanistan. According to the agency, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods,…
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UN FAO Warns of Widespread Rainfall and Potential Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned of the likelihood of widespread rainfall across Afghanistan in the coming week. According to FAO, these rains are expected between March 31 and April 5, with the heaviest precipitation forecast…
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FAO Report Highlights Dual Impact of Heavy Rainfall on Afghanistan Agriculture
DID Press: Ongoing rainfall in Afghanistan is creating favorable conditions for agriculture while simultaneously raising the risk of natural hazards such as floods and frost. A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations indicates…
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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025
DID Press: The annual IQAir report reveals that Pakistan recorded the highest concentration of airborne particulate matter in 2025, earning the dubious distinction of being the most polluted country in the world. Out of 143 countries analyzed, only 13 met…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.6-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
DID Press: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the shores of Tonga in the South Pacific, prompting authorities to issue an urgent tsunami warning. Coastal residents have been urged to move immediately to higher ground. Seismological centers report the quake…
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Heavy Rain and Snow Forecasted in 29 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorology Department under the Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Aviation has warned of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds expected tomorrow (Sunday) across 29 provinces. Affected areas include Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Badghis, Ghor, Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan,…
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Heavy Snow and Rain Forecast for 16 Provinces Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s meteorological authority under the Taliban-run Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation issued a warning of heavy snowfall and rainfall across 16 provinces on Sunday (Feb. 15), urging residents to take precautionary measures. According to the department, precipitation…
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Saving children: Tents of children affected by Quake in Afghanistan can’t withstand snow, cold
DID Press: International Organization for Save the Children reported that heavy snowfall and a sharp drop in temperature in Afghanistan have created serious health risks for thousands of children who are still living in tents five months after the deadly…
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