KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 40 people lost their lives and another 16 injured in the past three days due to avalanches and freezing weather conditions in 25 provinces of the country, an official said Sunday.
Omar Mohammadi, a spokesman to the State Minister for Disaster Management (SMDM), told Pajhwok Afghan News the 25 provinces received continued snowfall for three consecutive days, triggering avalanches. He said most of the casualties resulted from avalanches and freezing weather in Badakhshan, Parwan and Sar-i-Pul provinces.
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