Cold and Snow Warnings in Afghanistan
Cold and Snow Warnings for Afghanistan (South Asia) come from Afghanistan Meteorological Authority, Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Kabul.
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At a glance
- countryAfghanistan · Asia
- reference cityKabul (34.53, 69.17)
- risk profileearthquake, landslide, flood, drought, avalanche, cold, epidemic
What counts as a cold and snow warnings
Cold and snow warnings cover severe frost, snow storms, freezing rain, black ice and blizzards. They are issued by meteorological services and often paired with road authority alerts, because ice and drifting snow close roads and cut off settlements faster than the temperature alone suggests.
Who issues cold and snow warnings in Afghanistan
- meteoAfghanistan Meteorological Authority
- civilAfghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Afghanistan
- Carry warm clothing, a blanket and a full tank when travelling.
- Clear snow only with a second person nearby - sudden exertion in the cold is a cardiac risk.
- Check heating, water pipes and carbon monoxide alarms before the cold spell.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Afghanistan: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues cold and snow warnings in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan Meteorological Authority, Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live cold and snow warnings for Afghanistan?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Kabul from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Afghanistan
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- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Landslide Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.