Afghanistan's Panjshir hit by deadly avalanches, A series of avalanches has struck north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, leaving at least 90 dead, officials say.
Local governor Abdul Rahman Kabiri said mosques, schools and at least 100 homes had been ruined in Panjshir province.
The sudden snowfall after a mild winter surprised many residents, who were reportedly trying to dig out survivors using their bare hands in some areas.
Avalanches are relatively common in northern Afghanistan, with dozens dying in major incidents in 2010 and 2012.
But the governor said Panjshir province had not seen avalanches on this level for three decades.
"We need to clear 40km [25 miles] of snow in order to get [to the affected areas]," Mr Kabiri told the BBC.
"We have tried to clear the central road of the province to pave the way for assistance to get through. The assistance, however, has not yet arrived."A series of avalanches has struck north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, leaving at least 90 dead, officials say.
Local governor Abdul Rahman Kabiri said mosques, schools and at least 100 homes had been ruined in Panjshir province.More Read
Local governor Abdul Rahman Kabiri said mosques, schools and at least 100 homes had been ruined in Panjshir province.
The sudden snowfall after a mild winter surprised many residents, who were reportedly trying to dig out survivors using their bare hands in some areas.Avalanches are relatively common in northern Afghanistan, with dozens dying in major incidents in 2010 and 2012.
But the governor said Panjshir province had not seen avalanches on this level for three decades.
"We need to clear 40km [25 miles] of snow in order to get [to the affected areas]," Mr Kabiri told the BBC.
"We have tried to clear the central road of the province to pave the way for assistance to get through. The assistance, however, has not yet arrived."A series of avalanches has struck north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, leaving at least 90 dead, officials say.
Local governor Abdul Rahman Kabiri said mosques, schools and at least 100 homes had been ruined in Panjshir province.More Read
