Overview
- Afghanistan’s disaster agency reports 61 dead, 110 injured, and 458 homes damaged or destroyed across 15 of 34 provinces after three days of snow and rain.
- Authorities describe the Afghan figures as preliminary as information flows in and key routes such as the Salang Pass are cleared.
- In Pakistan’s Chitral district, an avalanche killed nine members of a single family, with emergency workers recovering the bodies after hours of digging.
- Heavy snowfall near Murree trapped thousands of tourists, led to full road closures, and left hundreds of vehicles stuck despite official warnings to turn back.
- The United Nations underscores Afghanistan’s extreme vulnerability and this month launched a $1.7 billion appeal to assist millions in urgent need.