The Ministry of Public Benefits under the interim government reported that as a result of a mountain landslide and the overturning of a vehicle on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway, three people, including a woman and a child, lost their lives, while six others were injured.
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the spokesperson for the ministry, stated in a press release on Sunday that due to the overturning of a “Khawar” model vehicle on Saturday afternoon, rocks temporarily blocked the path of vehicles, which has now been cleared.
According to Ashraf, this incident resulted in the loss of three lives and injuries to six others on this highway. He further added that the injured individuals have been transferred to medical centers.
The press release indicates that the highway is now open for travel.
A video clip circulated on social media yesterday showed that the mountain slide blocked the path of vehicles.
Amid these challenges, the country is grappling with the recurring menace of heavy rain triggering flash floods, exacerbating the plight of its citizens already burdened by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Furthermore, the harsh winter adds to the woes of the populace, making conditions even more precarious. With inadequate shelter and limited resources, the vulnerable communities struggle to endure the biting cold, compounding the humanitarian emergency.
Compounded by these natural disasters, over 23 million of the population faces acute food scarcity, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation. The scarcity of foodstuffs further exacerbates the challenges faced by the people, pushing them deeper into crisis as they strive to meet their basic needs amidst adversity.
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