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Afghanistan: Heavy snowfall in Herat and Kandahar kills 16

January 12, 2020: Heavy snowfall has claimed lives of at least 16 people in Herat and Kandahar region of Afghanistan . Recent snowfall killed eight people in Kandahar and injured 16 others. At least eight people died in Herat. According to the Afghanistan's Natural Disaster Management Authority, the death toll from the snowfall would further rise in coming days. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List January 12, 2020

Blizzards and avalanches in Western Nepal kill 32, more than 118 rescued

Update 23:10 UTC, 2014/10/16 The death toll due to blizzards and avalanches in Myagdi, Manang and Mustang has climbed to 32, The Himalayan Times reported. More than 118 persons who had been trapped have been rescued from various areas. Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala has directed the National Emergency Rescue Center to immediately move into action to rescue the victims and provide them with relief assistance in the Cabinet meeting.