2010 Kohistan avalanche explained

The 2010 Kohistan avalanche occurred in the Kohistan District, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan on February 17, 2010, striking the village of Bagaro Serai and killing at least 38 people.[1] [2] [3]

Incident

The avalanche came down on at least four houses in the remote village, which has been struck by heavy snow storms in recent days.[4] According to local officials, rescue teams faced difficulties getting into the village as all the roads were blocked due to the avalanche and further landslides.[3] Police and volunteers had to hike through the night to reach the scene of the avalanche and the police faced communication problems as radio reception was hampered by the mountainous terrain.[5] A search for stranded people was being conducted and a request had been made to send a helicopter and heavy machinery to the village to assist in the rescue operation.[6] [7]

Response

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed his grief and sorrow for the loss of lives and the destruction of properties caused by the avalanche.[8] He has directed authorities to speed up the rescue operation and the safe evacuation of trapped people in the village.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kohistan tragedy death toll rises to 80. February 20, 2010. Geo News. 20 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100221064041/http://www.geo.tv/2-20-2010/59636.htm. 21 February 2010. dead. dmy-all.
  2. News: Pakistan avalanche buries village and kills at least 38. 18 February 2010. BBC News. BBC. 18 February 2010.
  3. News: Avalanche buries Pak village, 40 killed. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811041021/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-18/pakistan/28115625_1_avalanche-heavy-snow-entire-village. dead. 11 August 2011. The Times of India. 18 February 2010. 18 February 2010.
  4. News: Avalanche leaves 50 dead or missing in Pakistan. NBC News. The Associated Press. Riaz. Khan. 18 February 2010.
  5. News: Avalanche kills 35 in Pakistan, 17 missing – Summary. Earth Times. The Earth Times. 18 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120913010705/http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/310023,avalanche-kills-35-in-pakistan-17-missing--summary.html. 13 September 2012. dead. dmy-all.
  6. News: Avalanche kills at least 30 in NW Pakistan. Xinhua Net. Xinhua News Agency. Lin. Liyu. 18 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110609191020/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-02/18/c_13178874.htm. 9 June 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  7. News: 36 killed in Kohistan avalanche. GEO Pakistan. GEO TV. 18 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100223022034/http://www.geo.tv/2-18-2010/59509.htm. 2010-02-23.
  8. News: PM grieved at loss of lives in Kohistan avalanche. Associated Press of Pakistan. Associated Press of Pakistan. 18 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304120331/http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96690&Itemid=1. 4 March 2012. dead. dmy-all.

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