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Dozens dead after severe snowfall, cold and avalanches in Pakistan

PAKISTAN (UPI) -- Heavy snow, bitter cold temperatures and snow slides have killed dozens of people in Pakistan in recent days, authorities said Tuesday. At least 86 people have died nationwide since Saturday from various causes. Major snowfall and avalanches in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir has resulted in the greatest loss of life, the National Disaster Management Authority said. The agency said dozens have died in Azad Kashmir overall, most of whom were buried in one avalanche that fell onto a village […]

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