This report is produced by OCHA Afghanistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period 6 March 2012.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
An avalanche reportedly killed 33 people in Shaki district of Badakhshan province. Four people were injured, while many more are reported to be missing.
Access to the remote district is extremely difficult. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN), sent a team from neighboring Tajikistan and is trying to reach the area with emergency shelter assistance.
Immediate relief needs include search and rescue, emergency medical assistance, food, and emergency shelter
II. Situation Overview
Thirty three people reportedly died as a result of an avalanche that occurred on 3 March 2012 in Dispy village, Shaki district, Badakhshan province, on the Tajikistan border.
via Afghanistan: North-Eastern Region Badakhshan Province Avalanche Incident Report No. 1 | ReliefWeb.
BBC Rescuers dig for survivors in Afghan avalanche village http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17284312
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