Afghans in frantic search for avalanche survivors
Afghan rescuers are searching for dozens of people believed to be trapped under snow after a series of deadly avalanches north of the capital, Kabul, the BBC reported.
Officials said at least 187 people had been killed and 129 injured after homes were deluged with snow.
Funerals for the victims, mostly from Panjshir province, have been delayed because of the snow.
The extreme weather came after a relatively dry and mild winter, and took locals by surprise.
Although avalanches are quite common, this year's disaster is the most deadly in years.
Meanwhile, Afghan cricket officials dedicated their first ever world cup victory to the victims of the avalanches.