Afghanistan is widely regarded as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with limited capacity to manage its effects.
The department has also predicted the possibility of strong winds in the southern, western, and central provinces — including the Salang Pass.
Kandahar temperatures have also been sweltering. On Monday, the temperature in the provincial capital reached 50 degrees C.
The Ministry of Water and Energy has warned of possible floods on Tuesday and Wednesday in a number of provinces, especially in areas around Afghanistan’s river...