Destructive avalanche hits Afghanistan, leaving at least 25 people dead
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A destructive snow avalanche mixed with rubble struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley, Nugram district of Nuristan Province, overnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The disaster resulted in at least 25 fatalities and 8 injuries, with around 20 homes destroyed or heavily damaged.
A destructive avalanche swept through the village of Nakre in the Tatin Valley, located in the Nugram district of Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, overnight Sunday, leaving at least 25 people dead and 8 injured.
The avalanche, composed of a massive flow of snow mixed with debris, caused the destruction or severe damage of approximately 20 residential structures.
Jamiullah Hashimi, the provincial head of information and culture, told AFP, that ongoing snowfall complicates rescue operations and indicated that the death toll could rise as efforts to reach and assist the affected continue under challenging weather conditions.
Afghanistan, a country that typically experiences harsh winters, witnessed a delayed onset of snow this year, which has had broader implications given the nation’s already critical situation facing a third consecutive year of drought.
References:
1 25 Killed, 8 Injured In Afghanistan Landslide Caused By Snowfall – NDTV – February 19, 2024
2 25 killed in Afghanistan landslide caused by snow: Disaster ministry -BSS/AFP – February 19, 2024
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