Snowy weather kills more than 50
From Times Wire Reports
Recent snow and cold temperatures have killed more than 50 people in the western part of the country, an official said.
“Today we got reports that 52 people have been killed and 17 others are missing just in Ghoryan and Shindand districts,” said Farzana Ahmedi, spokeswoman for the governor of Herat province. The heavy snowfalls have blocked roads, adding to the challenges faced by emergency teams, she said.
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