At least 67 killed by avalanches in Pakistan, India: government officials 0 SHARES Share it! In neighboring India, at least 10 people were killed after several avalanches hit the northern-part of Indian-administered Kashmir. Meanwhile in western Pakistan, heavy snowfall in southwestern Balochistan destroyed several houses in the mountainous region, killing 17 people. Key highways connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan were blocked due to heavy snow, forcing officials to suspend transportation of essential goods into Afghanistan. A senior Indian police official said five soldiers were among the 10 killed near the border between India and Pakistan.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 14, 2020 13:27 UTC