The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.

Survivors of a powerful earthquake that turned homes in Afghanistan into rubble are now wondering where they can they find shelter from pouring rain and the coming winter cold."Now that winter is coming,

Each winter, pollution levels spike across Afghanistan cities such as Kabul and Herat as residents rely on coal and plastic for heating. UN officials warn that without stronger environmental policies and cleaner energy alternatives, air quality will continue to deteriorate, threatening millions of lives and the country’s environmental future.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is appealing for much more support amid acute and rising humanitarian needs for 3.5 million people displaced by conflict inside Afghanistan – including 700,000 who were displaced in 2021. A lack of insulated shelters, warm ...

He explains that Afghanistan’s rising temperatures and prolonged droughts have intensified air pollution and dust storms. “This has a direct negative effect on respiratory diseases. Dry air and temperature fluctuations significantly contribute to the increase in breathing problems,” Momen added.