Cold wave kills more than 100 people in Afghanistan
Posted By: FormerDem, 1/24/2023 9:17:06 AM
New Delhi: More than 100 people have died of exposure to severe cold weather and carbon monoxide poisoning over the past two weeks in Afghanistan. According to a report in Tolo News, the State Ministry for Disaster Management said on Sunday that the deaths have happened in 15 provinces. The report further added, “At least 104 people have died in various provinces. At least 50 houses have been damaged or destroyed,” said Shafay Rahimi, a spokesman for the ministry. CORRECTIONS*
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Is there a global cold wave on the way? Did IPCC misunderstand climate? Those investing in global warming have a billion-dollar reason to lie about it and plenty of blankets in case it happens. But. Many others would like the question examined.