Afghanistan: Avalanches and Heavy Snowfalls - Jan 2012
Disaster description
Starting in January 2012, Afghanistan experienced its most severe winter in 15 years, characterized by above-average snowfall and temperatures descending to -18 degrees Celsius in some areas.
43 people died and 65 were injured as a result of avalanches and extreme cold temperatures in 10 districts of Badakhshan province (OCHA, 31 Jan 2012). In February, 54 children died from ARI / Pneumonia in four remote and inaccessible districts of Badakhshan province (OCHA, 29 Feb 2012). Avalanches continued to kill and injure people through March.
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Maps and Infographics
Afghanistan: Snow Cover 29 November - 6 December, 2012 vs 2011(as of 10 Dec 2012)
Afghanistan: IOM - Natural Disaster IDP assisted for the period January to August 2012: locations affected in Badakhshan Province (as of 20 Sep 2012)
Afghanistan: Districts Affected by Natural Disasters (1 January - 31 August 2012)
