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Afghanistan

Avalanches In Badakhshan Situation Report No. 5

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This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued by OCHA Afghanistan. It covers the period from 23/01/2012 to 23/01/2012.

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

  1. Cumulatively 43 people have died and 65 injured as a result of avalanche and extreme cold temperatures.

  2. Provincial authorities are working on efforts to extract the passengers, casualties and patients following the MoD helicopter crash

  3. General situation reported to be improving as some roads are opening up

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