NEILI (Pajhwok): Twenty-two people have been killed as a result of snow avalanches in different areas of central Daikundi province, an official said on Thursday.
Asadullah Sarwari, head of the provincial Natural Disaster Management Authority, said emergency has been declared in Daikundi after 22 people were killed in avalanches in Miramour, Asherli, Sharistan, Pato Sangtakht and Bandar districts.
Nine women were among the dead, he said.
A total of 32 avalanches occurred in the province during the past 24 hours, playing havoc with people . . .
