Heavy Snowfall Kills 42 People & Leaves Several Injured In Afghanistan

At least 42 people died, and 118 others were injured due to heavy snowfall in 15 provinces of Afghanistan. Moreover, 2,000 houses destroyed in the snowfall since 20 days, said officials. Enayatullah Shuja, Deputy Minister said, hundreds of people, stranded on some highways were rescued, while further operations were going-on. He further said that they are working to deliver emergency assistance to affected people, with the help of aid agencies.