Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- The UN warns that 4.2 million people of Afghanistan will need shelter in 2026, amid natural disasters and increasing returnee pressures.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Sunday, Febraury 8 that 4.2 million people of Afghanistan will require shelter in 2026.
Humanitarian agencies have prioritized support for 881,000 people, requiring $160.3 million to provide emergency shelters, non-food items, winter aid, and repair damaged homes.
All 34 provinces will receive assistance, with high-priority areas including drought-hit regions, disaster-affected districts, and communities hosting returnees from Pakistan and Iran.
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