The avalanches hit residential areas in four provinces and have damaged or destroyed at least 100 homes. The heavy snow started to fall on Tuesday and it continues to fall in the area, hindering the rescue efforts. Rescue teams have been sent into the areas where help is needed.
In some places there were at least three feet of snow. This has caused some trees to fall and some roads into the areas have been blocked.
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/deadly-avalanches-in-panjshir-province-afghanistan-1424895865-slideshow/deadly-avalanches-in-panjshir-province-afghanistan-photo-1424896155912.html
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Graphics: Mine
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Keywords: avalanches, Afghanistan, bodies, snow