The severe winter conditions and heavy snowfall in eastern Afghanistan has left seven people dead, officials confirm.
Omer Zvak, a spokesperson of the Helmand Governorate, confirmed that out of the seven that have died, five were children.
He said dozens of houses have been demolished due to the incessant snowing, forcing many residents to seek shelter in tents. In addition, road access to a number of villages have been blocked.
"The freezing temperatures have affected the animals too, and around 900 livestock has died," Zvak added.
In the last 10 days, the freezing conditions have killed 41 people and left dozens more injured in various provinces of Afghanistan.
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