Avalanche kills 19 in Pakistan

Peshawar, February 18: Police say an avalanche in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least 19 people.

Police official Naqeebullah Khan said heavy snows hit four homes in a remote village of Kohistan district.

Another 18 people were missing after the avalanche on Wednesday.

During winter, snow regularly triggers avalanches in various parts of Pakistan.

—–Agencies