Afghanistan avalanche kills 35 people

It is now confirmed that at least 35 people were killed in an avalanche in a remote area of northern Afghanistan two weeks ago.



Officials say the harsh weather and remoteness of the far northern province of Badakh-shan made it difficult for help to reach the scene.



Police and rescue workers say it took four days to get to the scene.



Representatives of the district reportedly traveled for 13 days on snow-blocked roads to the area.



Police say there could be more bodies still in the snow and at least five houses had been destroyed.



An estimated 500 cattle and other animals were also killed.