A Perfect (Snow) Storm: What can be done against avalanche damage in Afghanistan

After an exceptional dry winter, snow finally arrived in Kabul and the northern and central provinces. However, the sheer amounts of what should have been a blessing for farmers, turned into a catastrophe for some communities living in these areas, as the snowfall triggered a series of avalanches, claiming the lives of almost 300 people. … Continue reading A Perfect (Snow) Storm: What can be done against avalanche damage in Afghanistan