Continuous Rain & Snow In Eastern Afghanistan Worsen Malnutrition Crisis
Continued rain and snowfall in eastern Afghanistan have worsened conditions for families who rely on agriculture for food and were already affected by recent earthquakes, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said.
The agency warned that the weather conditions are likely to deepen food insecurity and malnutrition.
In a forecast issued Tuesday, the FAO said heavy rainfall across large parts of Afghanistan is expected to continue for another week, while temperatures could drop sharply in some eastern and south-eastern provinces.
The warning comes as the World Food Programme has expressed concern over rising hunger during the winter months, saying child malnutrition typically peaks during this period.
Heavy rain and snowfall in recent days have caused both financial damage and casualties. According to figures from the Taliban’s disaster management authority, at least 61 people have been killed and more than 110 injured nationwide as a result of the recent snowfall.
