Avalanches in Afghanistan have killed at least 54 people in the last three days, officials said Sunday. He said more than 150 homes have been destroyed by the avalanches and that 50 others were heavily damaged. The avalanches, which came after heavy snowfall, have also killed an estimated 550 animals and destroyed more than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of farmland, Mohammadi said. Mohammad Aseem, governor of the hard-hit northern province of Parwan, said 16 people were killed and eight others injured in avalanches in two districts. On Sunday, Afghanistan's government declared a public holiday due to the heavy snowfall.

Source: ABC News February 05, 2017 10:49 UTC