The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has issued a warning of severe weather conditions across 18 provinces, including heavy rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and flash floods.

In a statement shared on its X page, the ministry said that adverse weather conditions are expected Friday in the provinces of Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Baghlan, Samangan, Parwan, Balkh, Faryab, Sar-I-Pol, Jawzjan, Badghis, Herat, Farah, Ghor, Helmand, Daikundi, Uruzgan, and Bamiyan.

Rainfall is expected to range between 10 and 30 millimeters, while snowfall may reach 10 to 35 millimeters in different areas.

The ministry also warned of strong winds in central provinces, particularly around the Salang passes, with speeds expected between 50 and 90 kilometers per hour.

Authorities urged citizens to exercise caution while traveling and to take necessary safety measures to avoid accidents caused by flash floods, landslides, and snowstorms.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has rejected a BBC report that alleged the existence of divisions among officials of the Islamic Emirate, stating that such claims are not true.

Mujahid said in a post that there are no disagreements whatsoever within the ranks of the Islamic Emirate.

He added that all affairs within the system of the Islamic Emirate are conducted in accordance with Islamic Sharia, and that there is no room for any kind of disagreement.

According to him, statements by officials about the importance of unity and solidarity, or minor issues in which views may differ, never mean the existence of disagreement.

He emphasized that there is strong unity, obedience, and cohesion within the Islamic Emirate, and that there is no concern about any division.

The head of Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi, Noor Ahmad Noor, has met with Afghan traders residing in India to discuss their concerns and challenges.

During the meeting, members of the Afghan business community shared issues related to trade and commercial activities.

Noor assured the traders that addressing their concerns is a top priority for the embassy and emphasized that efforts will be made, in coordination with the host country, to find practical solutions.

He also reiterated the embassy’s commitment to supporting Afghan traders and facilitating economic and commercial engagement in India.