Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia

Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia
Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia
Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia
Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia
Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Asia
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A nomad points out his animals that died to cold and heavy snow in Herat Province, located northwest of Kabol (Kabul) in Aghanistan, on January 9, 2008.

Eight members of a family died in Herat after their mud-brick house collapsed under the weight of snow.

As of Thursday, at least 34 people have died in the country in snow-related incidents.

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