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PM condoles deaths in Afghan avalanches, offers help

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in Afghanistan avalanches and offered India's assistance.

"Heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches. India stands ready to assist in any way possible," he tweeted.

Avalanches, triggered by heavy snowfall across Afghanistan, have killed at least 119 people in recent days.

Yesterday, Afghanistan's government declared a public holiday due to the heavy snowfall across the country.

The United Nations has offered its assistance. "I commend the efforts of the Afghan government that has quickly mobilised to respond to the disaster," said UN humanitarian coordinator for Afghanistan Mark Bowden in a statement.
 

"The UN system stands ready to fully support the Afghan government in responding.

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First Published: Feb 06 2017 | 9:57 PM IST

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