Harsh weather derails aid delivery to Afghanistan

By Xinhua News Agency

Jan 06, 2022 12:35 am

KANDAHAR: The United Nations and partners delivering relief in Afghanistan are fighting harsh winter weather which has exacerbated severe conditions for many, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

'Heavy snowfall and rain have affected a number of areas in the past 24 hours, with snow disrupting flights to and from Kabul Airport,' the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.

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