The Taliban Ministry of Public Works announced that the Salang Highway was closed to traffic on Thursday evening due to heavy snow, storms, and limited visibility. This critical artery connecting Kabul to the north remains temporarily shut for both passenger and cargo vehicles, disrupting travel plans for many citizens .
Simultaneously, severe weather has impacted central provinces. Local officials in Bamyan and Daikundi reported that key routes, including the Qonaq Pass and roads linking Khadir and Kiti districts to Nili, are blocked. The route connecting Bamyan to Kabul via the Hajigak Pass is also impassable due to intense storms and snowfall .
Heavy Snowfall Closes Salang Pass and Central Roads
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