Tajikistan: Snow Avalanches - Feb 2005
Disaster description
Hazard winter conditions continued in eastern and southern Tajikistan, with more than 2 metres of snowfall reported on 11 February 2005. At least 16 people were killed. In Nurobod District, 2800 persons were evacuated to safe areas. In Tavildara District, 39 houses, 70 storage facilities and 20 schools collapsed. Almost all the roads in Tavildara village were closed, with villages cut off from the District Centre. In Rogun District, 8 houses and 1 school collapsed after more than 2.5 metres of snowfall. In Kandak village, the height of the avalanche was measured at 10 metres. Faizobod District reported 31 houses completely destroyed and 312 partially destroyed. Khatlon District has also suffered substantial damage. (OCHA, 11 Feb 2005)