Taliban Weather Office Warns of Snow and Rain in Four Northeastern Provinces
The Taliban’s Meteorological Department, under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, has warned of potential snowfall and rainfall in four northeastern provinces of Afghanistan in the coming days.
According to a bulletin released by the department on Sunday, December 6, the provinces of Badakhshan, Panjshir, Baghlan, and Takhar are expected to experience severe weather changes. The forecast indicates that precipitation in these areas could range from 10 to 20 centimeters.
In recent years, residents of these provinces have grappled with challenges such as avalanches, landslides, and road blockages due to heavy snowfall. However, the Taliban administration has yet to implement an effective and consistent plan to address the hardships brought on by harsh winter conditions.
Climate experts have emphasized that, given the poor condition of road infrastructure and the lack of adequate emergency equipment, any significant precipitation could disrupt daily life—particularly in mountainous regions. They have urged Taliban authorities to take the necessary precautions before the onset of adverse weather in order to prevent a repeat of past crises.
